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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,114.72, 389,190.98 and 153,556.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,114.72, 389,190.98 and 153,556.64 is: 229,755.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,114.72 : 389,190.98 = 153,556.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,114.72/389,190.98 = 153,556.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,114.72x = 389,190.98 × 153,556.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,114.72x = 59,762,858,117.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,762,858,117.88/260,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,755.77

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