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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,175.36, 390,321.36 and 108,374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,175.36, 390,321.36 and 108,374.88 is: 162,586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,175.36 : 390,321.36 = 108,374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,175.36/390,321.36 = 108,374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,175.36x = 390,321.36 × 108,374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,175.36x = 42,301,030,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,301,030,551.44/260,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,586.61

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