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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,321.40, 388,953.30 and 212,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,321.40, 388,953.30 and 212,492.60 is: 318,715.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,321.40 : 388,953.30 = 212,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,321.40/388,953.30 = 212,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,321.40x = 388,953.30 × 212,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,321.40x = 82,649,697,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,649,697,995.58/259,321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,715.30

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