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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,059.20, 390,088.80 and 153,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,059.20, 390,088.80 and 153,614.40 is: 230,421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,059.20 : 390,088.80 = 153,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,059.20/390,088.80 = 153,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,059.20x = 390,088.80 × 153,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,059.20x = 59,923,256,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,923,256,958.72/260,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,421.60

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