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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,603.40, 390,905.10 and 135,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,603.40, 390,905.10 and 135,928.20 is: 203,892.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,603.40 : 390,905.10 = 135,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,603.40/390,905.10 = 135,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,603.40x = 390,905.10 × 135,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,603.40x = 53,135,026,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,135,026,613.82/260,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,892.30

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