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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,029.60, 359,007.60 and 212,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,029.60, 359,007.60 and 212,397.28 is: 293,244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,029.60 : 359,007.60 = 212,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,029.60/359,007.60 = 212,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,029.60x = 359,007.60 × 212,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,029.60x = 76,252,237,739.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,252,237,739.33/260,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,244.45

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