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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,043.30, 389,627.55 and 222,426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,043.30, 389,627.55 and 222,426.90 is: 333,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,043.30 : 389,627.55 = 222,426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,043.30/389,627.55 = 222,426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,043.30x = 389,627.55 × 222,426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,043.30x = 86,663,648,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,663,648,101.10/260,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,266.22

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