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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,660.80, 389,491.20 and 220,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,660.80, 389,491.20 and 220,294.80 is: 330,442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,660.80 : 389,491.20 = 220,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,660.80/389,491.20 = 220,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,660.80x = 389,491.20 × 220,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,660.80x = 85,802,886,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,802,886,005.76/259,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,442.20

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