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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,153.72, 389,593.68 and 214,898.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,153.72, 389,593.68 and 214,898.19 is: 321,821.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,153.72 : 389,593.68 = 214,898.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,153.72/389,593.68 = 214,898.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,153.72x = 389,593.68 × 214,898.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,153.72x = 83,722,976,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,722,976,667.44/260,153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,821.18

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