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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,131.72, 390,169.20 and 176,429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,131.72, 390,169.20 and 176,429.56 is: 264,625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,131.72 : 390,169.20 = 176,429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,131.72/390,169.20 = 176,429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,131.72x = 390,169.20 × 176,429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,131.72x = 68,837,380,281.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,837,380,281.55/260,131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,625.09

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