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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,135.28, 390,203.08 and 73,146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,135.28, 390,203.08 and 73,146.78 is: 109,720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,135.28 : 390,203.08 = 73,146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,135.28/390,203.08 = 73,146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,135.28x = 390,203.08 × 73,146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,135.28x = 28,542,098,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,542,098,848.08/260,135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,720.21

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