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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,270.80, 390,406.20 and 127,236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,270.80, 390,406.20 and 127,236.40 is: 190,854.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,270.80 : 390,406.20 = 127,236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,270.80/390,406.20 = 127,236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,270.80x = 390,406.20 × 127,236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,270.80x = 49,673,879,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,673,879,425.68/260,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,854.60

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