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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,187.39, 390,001.33 and 170,195.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,187.39, 390,001.33 and 170,195.99 is: 255,110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,187.39 : 390,001.33 = 170,195.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,187.39/390,001.33 = 170,195.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,187.39x = 390,001.33 × 170,195.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,187.39x = 66,376,660,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,376,660,723.41/260,187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,110.98

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