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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,493.40, 389,211.30 and 212,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,493.40, 389,211.30 and 212,664.60 is: 318,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,493.40 : 389,211.30 = 212,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,493.40/389,211.30 = 212,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,493.40x = 389,211.30 × 212,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,493.40x = 82,771,465,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,771,465,429.98/259,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,973.30

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