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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,552.80, 390,829.20 and 153,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,552.80, 390,829.20 and 153,827.20 is: 230,740.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,552.80 : 390,829.20 = 153,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,552.80/390,829.20 = 153,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,552.80x = 390,829.20 × 153,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,552.80x = 60,120,161,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,120,161,514.24/260,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,740.80

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