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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,406.24, 389,972.39 and 235,162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,406.24, 389,972.39 and 235,162.80 is: 352,168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,406.24 : 389,972.39 = 235,162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,406.24/389,972.39 = 235,162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,406.24x = 389,972.39 × 235,162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,406.24x = 91,706,997,979.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,706,997,979.28/260,406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,168.97

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