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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,136.20, 390,204.30 and 166,824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,136.20, 390,204.30 and 166,824.20 is: 250,236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,136.20 : 390,204.30 = 166,824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,136.20/390,204.30 = 166,824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,136.20x = 390,204.30 × 166,824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,136.20x = 65,095,520,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,095,520,184.06/260,136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,236.30

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