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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,366.40, 389,020.80 and 212,537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,366.40, 389,020.80 and 212,537.60 is: 318,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,366.40 : 389,020.80 = 212,537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,366.40/389,020.80 = 212,537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,366.40x = 389,020.80 × 212,537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,366.40x = 82,681,547,182.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,681,547,182.08/259,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,782.80

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