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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,102.65, 390,153.96 and 73,114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,102.65, 390,153.96 and 73,114.15 is: 109,671.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,102.65 : 390,153.96 = 73,114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,102.65/390,153.96 = 73,114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,102.65x = 390,153.96 × 73,114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,102.65x = 28,525,775,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,525,775,154.53/260,102.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,671.22

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