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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,196.77, 390,321.11 and 70,660.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,196.77, 390,321.11 and 70,660.21 is: 105,997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,196.77 : 390,321.11 = 70,660.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,196.77/390,321.11 = 70,660.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,196.77x = 390,321.11 × 70,660.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,196.77x = 27,580,171,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,580,171,600.03/260,196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,997.36

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