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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,043.30, 390,064.95 and 218,052.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,043.30, 390,064.95 and 218,052.90 is: 327,079.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,043.30 : 390,064.95 = 218,052.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,043.30/390,064.95 = 218,052.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,043.30x = 390,064.95 × 218,052.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,043.30x = 85,054,793,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,054,793,535.86/260,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,079.35

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