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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,167.80, 390,251.70 and 201,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,167.80, 390,251.70 and 201,118.80 is: 301,678.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,167.80 : 390,251.70 = 201,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,167.80/390,251.70 = 201,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,167.80x = 390,251.70 × 201,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,167.80x = 78,486,953,601.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,486,953,601.96/260,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,678.20

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