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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,038.10, 390,057.15 and 220,769.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,038.10, 390,057.15 and 220,769.30 is: 331,153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,038.10 : 390,057.15 = 220,769.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,038.10/390,057.15 = 220,769.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,038.10x = 390,057.15 × 220,769.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,038.10x = 86,112,643,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,112,643,965.50/260,038.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,153.95

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