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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,997.40, 389,996.10 and 212,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,997.40, 389,996.10 and 212,758.20 is: 319,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,997.40 : 389,996.10 = 212,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,997.40/389,996.10 = 212,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,997.40x = 389,996.10 × 212,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,997.40x = 82,974,868,243.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,974,868,243.02/259,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,137.30

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