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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,951.24, 389,039.74 and 217,878.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,951.24, 389,039.74 and 217,878.84 is: 326,074.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,951.24 : 389,039.74 = 217,878.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,951.24/389,039.74 = 217,878.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,951.24x = 389,039.74 × 217,878.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,951.24x = 84,763,527,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,763,527,265.10/259,951.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,074.72

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