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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,028.99, 388,808.51 and 213,906.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,028.99, 388,808.51 and 213,906.62 is: 321,078.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,028.99 : 388,808.51 = 213,906.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,028.99/388,808.51 = 213,906.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,028.99x = 388,808.51 × 213,906.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,028.99x = 83,168,714,103.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,168,714,103.82/259,028.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,078.79

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