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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,017.80, 390,026.70 and 220,651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,017.80, 390,026.70 and 220,651.80 is: 330,977.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,017.80 : 390,026.70 = 220,651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,017.80/390,026.70 = 220,651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,017.80x = 390,026.70 × 220,651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,017.80x = 86,060,093,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,060,093,403.06/260,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,977.70

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