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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,966.80, 389,950.20 and 215,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,966.80, 389,950.20 and 215,643.60 is: 323,465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,966.80 : 389,950.20 = 215,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,966.80/389,950.20 = 215,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,966.80x = 389,950.20 × 215,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,966.80x = 84,090,264,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,090,264,948.72/259,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,465.40

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