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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,643.90, 391,111.65 and 110,858.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,643.90, 391,111.65 and 110,858.70 is: 166,350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,643.90 : 391,111.65 = 110,858.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,643.90/391,111.65 = 110,858.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,643.90x = 391,111.65 × 110,858.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,643.90x = 43,358,129,073.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,358,129,073.86/260,643.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,350.06

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