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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,416.60, 390,624.90 and 155,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,416.60, 390,624.90 and 155,440.60 is: 233,160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,416.60 : 390,624.90 = 155,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,416.60/390,624.90 = 155,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,416.60x = 390,624.90 × 155,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,416.60x = 60,718,968,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,718,968,830.94/260,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,160.90

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