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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,934.22, 389,014.23 and 217,861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,934.22, 389,014.23 and 217,861.80 is: 326,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,934.22 : 389,014.23 = 217,861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,934.22/389,014.23 = 217,861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,934.22x = 389,014.23 × 217,861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,934.22x = 84,751,340,373.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,751,340,373.41/259,934.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,049.18

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