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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,445.40, 390,053.70 and 160,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,445.40, 390,053.70 and 160,912.60 is: 240,989.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,445.40 : 390,053.70 = 160,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,445.40/390,053.70 = 160,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,445.40x = 390,053.70 × 160,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,445.40x = 62,764,555,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,764,555,006.62/260,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,989.30

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