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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,139.80, 675,101.70 and 260,189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,139.80, 675,101.70 and 260,189.40 is: 390,221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,139.80 : 675,101.70 = 260,189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,139.80/675,101.70 = 260,189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,139.80x = 675,101.70 × 260,189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,139.80x = 175,654,306,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,654,306,261.98/450,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,221.67

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