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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,052.40, 390,078.60 and 214,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,052.40, 390,078.60 and 214,951.60 is: 322,427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,052.40 : 390,078.60 = 214,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,052.40/390,078.60 = 214,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,052.40x = 390,078.60 × 214,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,052.40x = 83,848,019,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,848,019,195.76/260,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,427.40

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