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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,502.40, 390,170.40 and 201,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,502.40, 390,170.40 and 201,145.60 is: 301,268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,502.40 : 390,170.40 = 201,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,502.40/390,170.40 = 201,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,502.40x = 390,170.40 × 201,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,502.40x = 78,481,059,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,481,059,210.24/260,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,268.09

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