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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,359.40, 388,601.70 and 214,744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,359.40, 388,601.70 and 214,744.60 is: 321,754.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,359.40 : 388,601.70 = 214,744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,359.40/388,601.70 = 214,744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,359.40x = 388,601.70 × 214,744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,359.40x = 83,450,116,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,450,116,625.82/259,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,754.74

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