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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,077.70, 390,116.55 and 166,765.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,077.70, 390,116.55 and 166,765.70 is: 250,148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,077.70 : 390,116.55 = 166,765.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,077.70/390,116.55 = 166,765.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,077.70x = 390,116.55 × 166,765.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,077.70x = 65,058,059,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,058,059,542.34/260,077.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,148.55

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