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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,739.80, 391,109.70 and 254,907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,739.80, 391,109.70 and 254,907.80 is: 382,361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,739.80 : 391,109.70 = 254,907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,739.80/391,109.70 = 254,907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,739.80x = 391,109.70 × 254,907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,739.80x = 99,696,913,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,696,913,185.66/260,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,361.70

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