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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,406.60, 390,769.98 and 120,175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,406.60, 390,769.98 and 120,175.56 is: 180,337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,406.60 : 390,769.98 = 120,175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,406.60/390,769.98 = 120,175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,406.60x = 390,769.98 × 120,175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,406.60x = 46,961,001,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,961,001,177.69/260,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,337.22

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