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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,002.60, 358,970.34 and 212,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,002.60, 358,970.34 and 212,370.28 is: 293,207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,002.60 : 358,970.34 = 212,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,002.60/358,970.34 = 212,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,002.60x = 358,970.34 × 212,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,002.60x = 76,234,631,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,234,631,617.50/260,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,207.19

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