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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,929.22, 389,006.73 and 217,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,929.22, 389,006.73 and 217,856.80 is: 326,041.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,929.22 : 389,006.73 = 217,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,929.22/389,006.73 = 217,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,929.22x = 389,006.73 × 217,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,929.22x = 84,747,761,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,747,761,376.26/259,929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,041.69

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