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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,150.96, 390,181.08 and 73,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,150.96, 390,181.08 and 73,118 is: 109,664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,150.96 : 390,181.08 = 73,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,150.96/390,181.08 = 73,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,150.96x = 390,181.08 × 73,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,150.96x = 28,529,260,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,529,260,207.44/260,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,664.25

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