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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,131.20, 390,196.80 and 197,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,131.20, 390,196.80 and 197,145.60 is: 295,718.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,131.20 : 390,196.80 = 197,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,131.20/390,196.80 = 197,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,131.20x = 390,196.80 × 197,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,131.20x = 76,925,582,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,925,582,254.08/260,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,718.40

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