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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,034.40, 390,051.60 and 212,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,034.40, 390,051.60 and 212,795.20 is: 319,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,034.40 : 390,051.60 = 212,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,034.40/390,051.60 = 212,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,034.40x = 390,051.60 × 212,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,034.40x = 83,001,108,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,001,108,232.32/260,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,192.80

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