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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,959,264.80, 391,438,897.20 and 174,962,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,959,264.80, 391,438,897.20 and 174,962,925.60 is: 262,444,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,959,264.80 : 391,438,897.20 = 174,962,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,959,264.80/391,438,897.20 = 174,962,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,959,264.80x = 391,438,897.20 × 174,962,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,959,264.80x = 68,487,294,647,749,640
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,487,294,647,749,640/260,959,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,444,388.40

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