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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,053.20, 390,079.80 and 153,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,053.20, 390,079.80 and 153,608.40 is: 230,412.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,053.20 : 390,079.80 = 153,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,053.20/390,079.80 = 153,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,053.20x = 390,079.80 × 153,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,053.20x = 59,919,533,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,919,533,950.32/260,053.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,412.60

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