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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,927.22, 389,003.72 and 217,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,927.22, 389,003.72 and 217,854.80 is: 326,038.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,927.22 : 389,003.72 = 217,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,927.22/389,003.72 = 217,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,927.22x = 389,003.72 × 217,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,927.22x = 84,746,324,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,746,324,585.56/259,927.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,038.67

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