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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,241.60, 390,362.40 and 155,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,241.60, 390,362.40 and 155,265.60 is: 232,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,241.60 : 390,362.40 = 155,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,241.60/390,362.40 = 155,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,241.60x = 390,362.40 × 155,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,241.60x = 60,609,852,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,609,852,253.44/260,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,898.40

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