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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,104.40, 389,573.40 and 225,112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,104.40, 389,573.40 and 225,112.40 is: 337,163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,104.40 : 389,573.40 = 225,112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,104.40/389,573.40 = 225,112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,104.40x = 389,573.40 × 225,112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,104.40x = 87,697,803,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,697,803,050.16/260,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,163.86

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