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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,045.60, 390,068.40 and 218,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,045.60, 390,068.40 and 218,055.20 is: 327,082.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,045.60 : 390,068.40 = 218,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,045.60/390,068.40 = 218,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,045.60x = 390,068.40 × 218,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,045.60x = 85,056,442,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,056,442,975.68/260,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,082.80

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