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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,543.40, 390,858.30 and 110,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,543.40, 390,858.30 and 110,855.40 is: 166,301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,543.40 : 390,858.30 = 110,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,543.40/390,858.30 = 110,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,543.40x = 390,858.30 × 110,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,543.40x = 43,328,753,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,328,753,189.82/260,543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,301.48

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