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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,463.40, 390,069.90 and 220,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,463.40, 390,069.90 and 220,972.20 is: 332,203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,463.40 : 390,069.90 = 220,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,463.40/390,069.90 = 220,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,463.40x = 390,069.90 × 220,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,463.40x = 86,194,603,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,194,603,956.78/259,463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,203.32

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