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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,130.72, 390,167.70 and 176,428.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,130.72, 390,167.70 and 176,428.56 is: 264,623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,130.72 : 390,167.70 = 176,428.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,130.72/390,167.70 = 176,428.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,130.72x = 390,167.70 × 176,428.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,130.72x = 68,836,725,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,836,725,469.51/260,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,623.59

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