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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,222.10, 390,333.15 and 155,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,222.10, 390,333.15 and 155,246.10 is: 232,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,222.10 : 390,333.15 = 155,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,222.10/390,333.15 = 155,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,222.10x = 390,333.15 × 155,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,222.10x = 60,597,699,238.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,597,699,238.22/260,222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,869.15

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