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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,750.40, 389,596.80 and 212,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,750.40, 389,596.80 and 212,921.60 is: 319,358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,750.40 : 389,596.80 = 212,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,750.40/389,596.80 = 212,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,750.40x = 389,596.80 × 212,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,750.40x = 82,953,574,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,953,574,010.88/259,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,358.79

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