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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,515.80, 390,773.70 and 153,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,515.80, 390,773.70 and 153,790.20 is: 230,685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,515.80 : 390,773.70 = 153,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,515.80/390,773.70 = 153,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,515.80x = 390,773.70 × 153,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,515.80x = 60,097,165,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,097,165,477.74/260,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,685.30

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