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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,012.30, 390,018.45 and 212,773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,012.30, 390,018.45 and 212,773.10 is: 319,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,012.30 : 390,018.45 = 212,773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,012.30/390,018.45 = 212,773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,012.30x = 390,018.45 × 212,773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,012.30x = 82,985,434,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,985,434,663.70/260,012.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,159.65

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