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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,933.22, 389,012.70 and 217,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,933.22, 389,012.70 and 217,860.80 is: 326,047.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,933.22 : 389,012.70 = 217,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,933.22/389,012.70 = 217,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,933.22x = 389,012.70 × 217,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,933.22x = 84,750,618,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,750,618,032.16/259,933.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,047.66

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