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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,011.40, 390,017.10 and 212,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,011.40, 390,017.10 and 212,772.20 is: 319,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,011.40 : 390,017.10 = 212,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,011.40/390,017.10 = 212,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,011.40x = 390,017.10 × 212,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,011.40x = 82,984,796,404.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,984,796,404.62/260,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,158.30

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