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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,072.20, 390,108.30 and 166,760.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,072.20, 390,108.30 and 166,760.20 is: 250,140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,072.20 : 390,108.30 = 166,760.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,072.20/390,108.30 = 166,760.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,072.20x = 390,108.30 × 166,760.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,072.20x = 65,054,538,129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,054,538,129.66/260,072.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,140.30

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