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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,936.22, 389,017.22 and 217,863.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,936.22, 389,017.22 and 217,863.80 is: 326,052.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,936.22 : 389,017.22 = 217,863.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,936.22/389,017.22 = 217,863.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,936.22x = 389,017.22 × 217,863.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,936.22x = 84,752,769,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,752,769,814.64/259,936.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,052.17

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