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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,007.80, 390,011.70 and 225,015.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,007.80, 390,011.70 and 225,015.80 is: 337,523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,007.80 : 390,011.70 = 225,015.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,007.80/390,011.70 = 225,015.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,007.80x = 390,011.70 × 225,015.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,007.80x = 87,758,794,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,758,794,684.86/260,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,523.70

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