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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,053.70, 390,080.55 and 185,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,053.70, 390,080.55 and 185,015.30 is: 277,522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,053.70 : 390,080.55 = 185,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,053.70/390,080.55 = 185,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,053.70x = 390,080.55 × 185,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,053.70x = 72,170,869,982.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,170,869,982.42/260,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,522.95

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