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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,970.40, 389,372.40 and 213,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,970.40, 389,372.40 and 213,314.40 is: 319,493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,970.40 : 389,372.40 = 213,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,970.40/389,372.40 = 213,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,970.40x = 389,372.40 × 213,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,970.40x = 83,058,739,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,058,739,882.56/259,970.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,493.06

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