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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,752.60, 389,628.90 and 215,429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,752.60, 389,628.90 and 215,429.40 is: 323,144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,752.60 : 389,628.90 = 215,429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,752.60/389,628.90 = 215,429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,752.60x = 389,628.90 × 215,429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,752.60x = 83,937,520,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,937,520,149.66/259,752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,144.10

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