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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,338.52, 390,154.50 and 118,006.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,338.52, 390,154.50 and 118,006.04 is: 176,848.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,338.52 : 390,154.50 = 118,006.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,338.52/390,154.50 = 118,006.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,338.52x = 390,154.50 × 118,006.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,338.52x = 46,040,587,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,040,587,533.18/260,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,848.93

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