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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,251.20, 388,876.80 and 217,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,251.20, 388,876.80 and 217,779.20 is: 326,668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,251.20 : 388,876.80 = 217,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,251.20/388,876.80 = 217,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,251.20x = 388,876.80 × 217,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,251.20x = 84,689,278,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,689,278,402.56/259,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,668.80

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