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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,701.60, 389,552.40 and 215,378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,701.60, 389,552.40 and 215,378.40 is: 323,067.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,701.60 : 389,552.40 = 215,378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,701.60/389,552.40 = 215,378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,701.60x = 389,552.40 × 215,378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,701.60x = 83,901,172,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,901,172,628.16/259,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,067.60

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