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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,930.22, 389,008.20 and 217,857.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,930.22, 389,008.20 and 217,857.83 is: 326,043.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,930.22 : 389,008.20 = 217,857.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,930.22/389,008.20 = 217,857.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,930.22x = 389,008.20 × 217,857.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,930.22x = 84,748,482,304.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,748,482,304.21/259,930.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,043.21

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