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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,001.10, 390,001.65 and 218,010.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,001.10, 390,001.65 and 218,010.70 is: 327,016.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,001.10 : 390,001.65 = 218,010.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,001.10/390,001.65 = 218,010.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,001.10x = 390,001.65 × 218,010.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,001.10x = 85,024,532,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,024,532,717.66/260,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,016.05

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