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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,063.70, 390,095.55 and 159,899.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,063.70, 390,095.55 and 159,899.10 is: 239,848.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,063.70 : 390,095.55 = 159,899.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,063.70/390,095.55 = 159,899.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,063.70x = 390,095.55 × 159,899.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,063.70x = 62,375,927,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,375,927,359.01/260,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,848.65

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