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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,164.40, 390,246.60 and 190,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,164.40, 390,246.60 and 190,180.40 is: 285,270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,164.40 : 390,246.60 = 190,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,164.40/390,246.60 = 190,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,164.40x = 390,246.60 × 190,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,164.40x = 74,217,254,486.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,217,254,486.64/260,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,270.60

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