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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,022.80, 390,034.20 and 220,656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,022.80, 390,034.20 and 220,656.80 is: 330,985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,022.80 : 390,034.20 = 220,656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,022.80/390,034.20 = 220,656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,022.80x = 390,034.20 × 220,656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,022.80x = 86,063,698,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,063,698,462.56/260,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,985.20

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