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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,499.48, 390,744.98 and 83,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,499.48, 390,744.98 and 83,004.10 is: 124,504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,499.48 : 390,744.98 = 83,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,499.48/390,744.98 = 83,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,499.48x = 390,744.98 × 83,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,499.48x = 32,433,435,394.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,433,435,394.42/260,499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,504.80

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