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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,026.60, 390,039.90 and 218,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,026.60, 390,039.90 and 218,036.20 is: 327,054.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,026.60 : 390,039.90 = 218,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,026.60/390,039.90 = 218,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,026.60x = 390,039.90 × 218,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,026.60x = 85,042,817,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,042,817,644.38/260,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,054.30

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