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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,329.60, 389,630.40 and 189,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,329.60, 389,630.40 and 189,049.60 is: 282,946.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,329.60 : 389,630.40 = 189,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,329.60/389,630.40 = 189,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,329.60x = 389,630.40 × 189,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,329.60x = 73,659,471,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,659,471,267.84/260,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,946.97

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