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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,967.40, 389,951.10 and 212,728.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,967.40, 389,951.10 and 212,728.20 is: 319,092.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,967.40 : 389,951.10 = 212,728.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,967.40/389,951.10 = 212,728.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,967.40x = 389,951.10 × 212,728.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,967.40x = 82,953,595,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,953,595,591.02/259,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,092.30

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