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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,062.60, 389,802.30 and 110,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,062.60, 389,802.30 and 110,277.40 is: 165,292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,062.60 : 389,802.30 = 110,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,062.60/389,802.30 = 110,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,062.60x = 389,802.30 × 110,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,062.60x = 42,986,384,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,986,384,158.02/260,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,292.45

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