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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,637.40, 389,456.10 and 221,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,637.40, 389,456.10 and 221,583.60 is: 332,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,637.40 : 389,456.10 = 221,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,637.40/389,456.10 = 221,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,637.40x = 389,456.10 × 221,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,637.40x = 86,297,084,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,297,084,679.96/259,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,375.40

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