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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,046.30, 390,069.45 and 218,055.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,046.30, 390,069.45 and 218,055.90 is: 327,083.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,046.30 : 390,069.45 = 218,055.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,046.30/390,069.45 = 218,055.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,046.30x = 390,069.45 × 218,055.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,046.30x = 85,056,944,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,056,944,982.26/260,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,083.85

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