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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,196.80, 396,295.20 and 211,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,196.80, 396,295.20 and 211,708.80 is: 317,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,196.80 : 396,295.20 = 211,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,196.80/396,295.20 = 211,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,196.80x = 396,295.20 × 211,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,196.80x = 83,899,181,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,899,181,237.76/264,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,563.20

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