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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,311.20, 390,466.80 and 155,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,311.20, 390,466.80 and 155,248.80 is: 232,873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,311.20 : 390,466.80 = 155,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,311.20/390,466.80 = 155,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,311.20x = 390,466.80 × 155,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,311.20x = 60,619,502,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,619,502,139.84/260,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,873.20

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