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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,021.70, 390,032.55 and 260,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,021.70, 390,032.55 and 260,021.70 is: 390,032.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,021.70 : 390,032.55 = 260,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,021.70/390,032.55 = 260,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,021.70x = 390,032.55 × 260,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,021.70x = 101,416,926,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,416,926,706.34/260,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,032.55

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