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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,049.40, 389,766.90 and 110,289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,049.40, 389,766.90 and 110,289.40 is: 165,303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,049.40 : 389,766.90 = 110,289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,049.40/389,766.90 = 110,289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,049.40x = 389,766.90 × 110,289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,049.40x = 42,987,157,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,987,157,540.86/260,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,303.81

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