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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,765.40, 389,619.30 and 212,936.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,765.40, 389,619.30 and 212,936.60 is: 319,381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,765.40 : 389,619.30 = 212,936.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,765.40/389,619.30 = 212,936.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,765.40x = 389,619.30 × 212,936.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,765.40x = 82,964,209,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,964,209,036.38/259,765.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,381.29

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