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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,735.80, 391,103.70 and 254,903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,735.80, 391,103.70 and 254,903.80 is: 382,355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,735.80 : 391,103.70 = 254,903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,735.80/391,103.70 = 254,903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,735.80x = 391,103.70 × 254,903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,735.80x = 99,693,819,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,693,819,324.06/260,735.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,355.70

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