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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,226.16, 388,243.08 and 216,341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,226.16, 388,243.08 and 216,341.52 is: 324,014.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,226.16 : 388,243.08 = 216,341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,226.16/388,243.08 = 216,341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,226.16x = 388,243.08 × 216,341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,226.16x = 83,993,098,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,993,098,056.68/259,226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,014.74

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