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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,751.40, 389,598.30 and 212,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,751.40, 389,598.30 and 212,922.60 is: 319,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,751.40 : 389,598.30 = 212,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,751.40/389,598.30 = 212,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,751.40x = 389,598.30 × 212,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,751.40x = 82,954,282,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,954,282,991.58/259,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,360.29

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