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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,512.60, 390,623.10 and 110,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,512.60, 390,623.10 and 110,727.40 is: 166,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,512.60 : 390,623.10 = 110,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,512.60/390,623.10 = 110,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,512.60x = 390,623.10 × 110,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,512.60x = 43,252,680,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,252,680,242.94/260,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,029.13

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