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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,052.80, 390,079.20 and 230,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,052.80, 390,079.20 and 230,309.60 is: 345,464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,052.80 : 390,079.20 = 230,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,052.80/390,079.20 = 230,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,052.80x = 390,079.20 × 230,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,052.80x = 89,838,984,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,838,984,520.32/260,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,464.40

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