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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,474.60, 390,711.90 and 155,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,474.60, 390,711.90 and 155,498.60 is: 233,247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,474.60 : 390,711.90 = 155,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,474.60/390,711.90 = 155,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,474.60x = 390,711.90 × 155,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,474.60x = 60,755,153,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,755,153,453.34/260,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,247.90

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