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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,986.97, 354,302.23 and 210,877.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,986.97, 354,302.23 and 210,877.72 is: 290,732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,986.97 : 354,302.23 = 210,877.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,986.97/354,302.23 = 210,877.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,986.97x = 354,302.23 × 210,877.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,986.97x = 74,714,446,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,714,446,453.32/256,986.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,732.43

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