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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,049.40, 390,074.10 and 190,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,049.40, 390,074.10 and 190,065.40 is: 285,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,049.40 : 390,074.10 = 190,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,049.40/390,074.10 = 190,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,049.40x = 390,074.10 × 190,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,049.40x = 74,139,589,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,139,589,846.14/260,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,098.10

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