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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,265.66, 390,220.64 and 138,704.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,265.66, 390,220.64 and 138,704.55 is: 207,962.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,265.66 : 390,220.64 = 138,704.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,265.66/390,220.64 = 138,704.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,265.66x = 390,220.64 × 138,704.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,265.66x = 54,125,378,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,125,378,830.20/260,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,962.05

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