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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,059.98, 390,164.69 and 108,227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,059.98, 390,164.69 and 108,227.50 is: 162,372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,059.98 : 390,164.69 = 108,227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,059.98/390,164.69 = 108,227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,059.98x = 390,164.69 × 108,227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,059.98x = 42,226,548,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,226,548,445.84/260,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,372.35

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