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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,835.12, 390,897.72 and 110,886.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,835.12, 390,897.72 and 110,886.96 is: 166,179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,835.12 : 390,897.72 = 110,886.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,835.12/390,897.72 = 110,886.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,835.12x = 390,897.72 × 110,886.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,835.12x = 43,345,459,841.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,345,459,841.73/260,835.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,179.54

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