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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,043.60, 390,065.40 and 220,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,043.60, 390,065.40 and 220,774.80 is: 331,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,043.60 : 390,065.40 = 220,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,043.60/390,065.40 = 220,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,043.60x = 390,065.40 × 220,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,043.60x = 86,116,610,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,116,610,671.92/260,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,162.20

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