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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,660.12, 390,858.96 and 127,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,660.12, 390,858.96 and 127,340.60 is: 190,946.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,660.12 : 390,858.96 = 127,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,660.12/390,858.96 = 127,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,660.12x = 390,858.96 × 127,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,660.12x = 49,772,214,481.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,772,214,481.78/260,660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,946.79

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