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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,043.10, 390,064.65 and 220,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,043.10, 390,064.65 and 220,774.30 is: 331,161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,043.10 : 390,064.65 = 220,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,043.10/390,064.65 = 220,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,043.10x = 390,064.65 × 220,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,043.10x = 86,116,250,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,116,250,058.50/260,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,161.45

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