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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,666.46, 390,992.85 and 83,184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,666.46, 390,992.85 and 83,184.30 is: 124,774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,666.46 : 390,992.85 = 83,184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,666.46/390,992.85 = 83,184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,666.46x = 390,992.85 × 83,184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,666.46x = 32,524,466,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,524,466,532.26/260,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,774.27

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