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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,462.80, 387,233.40 and 211,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,462.80, 387,233.40 and 211,461.20 is: 316,814.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,462.80 : 387,233.40 = 211,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,462.80/387,233.40 = 211,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,462.80x = 387,233.40 × 211,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,462.80x = 81,884,839,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,884,839,444.08/258,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,814.80

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