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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,310.70, 390,466.05 and 155,248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,310.70, 390,466.05 and 155,248.30 is: 232,872.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,310.70 : 390,466.05 = 155,248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,310.70/390,466.05 = 155,248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,310.70x = 390,466.05 × 155,248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,310.70x = 60,619,190,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,619,190,470.22/260,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,872.45

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