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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,010.30, 390,015.45 and 215,687.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,010.30, 390,015.45 and 215,687.10 is: 323,530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,010.30 : 390,015.45 = 215,687.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,010.30/390,015.45 = 215,687.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,010.30x = 390,015.45 × 215,687.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,010.30x = 84,121,301,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,121,301,365.70/260,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,530.65

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