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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,255.60, 390,383.40 and 155,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,255.60, 390,383.40 and 155,279.60 is: 232,919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,255.60 : 390,383.40 = 155,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,255.60/390,383.40 = 155,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,255.60x = 390,383.40 × 155,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,255.60x = 60,618,578,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,618,578,198.64/260,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,919.40

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