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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,016.60, 358,989.66 and 212,384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,016.60, 358,989.66 and 212,384.28 is: 293,226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,016.60 : 358,989.66 = 212,384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,016.60/358,989.66 = 212,384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,016.60x = 358,989.66 × 212,384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,016.60x = 76,243,760,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,243,760,466.54/260,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,226.51

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