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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,156.68, 389,998.20 and 100,130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,156.68, 389,998.20 and 100,130.45 is: 150,104.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,156.68 : 389,998.20 = 100,130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,156.68/389,998.20 = 100,130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,156.68x = 389,998.20 × 100,130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,156.68x = 39,050,695,265.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,050,695,265.19/260,156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,104.53

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