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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,166.91, 390,072.79 and 138,605.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,166.91, 390,072.79 and 138,605.62 is: 207,813.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,166.91 : 390,072.79 = 138,605.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,166.91/390,072.79 = 138,605.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,166.91x = 390,072.79 × 138,605.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,166.91x = 54,066,280,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,066,280,903.08/260,166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,813.83

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