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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,019.80, 390,029.70 and 218,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,019.80, 390,029.70 and 218,029.40 is: 327,044.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,019.80 : 390,029.70 = 218,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,019.80/390,029.70 = 218,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,019.80x = 390,029.70 × 218,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,019.80x = 85,037,941,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,037,941,473.18/260,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,044.10

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