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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,058.78, 390,399.21 and 154,927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,058.78, 390,399.21 and 154,927.26 is: 232,576.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,058.78 : 390,399.21 = 154,927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,058.78/390,399.21 = 154,927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,058.78x = 390,399.21 × 154,927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,058.78x = 60,483,479,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,483,479,911.46/260,058.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,576.19

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