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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,142.40, 390,213.60 and 135,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,142.40, 390,213.60 and 135,467.20 is: 203,200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,142.40 : 390,213.60 = 135,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,142.40/390,213.60 = 135,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,142.40x = 390,213.60 × 135,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,142.40x = 52,861,143,793.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,861,143,793.92/260,142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,200.80

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