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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,221.80, 396,332.70 and 259,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,221.80, 396,332.70 and 259,847.80 is: 389,771.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,221.80 : 396,332.70 = 259,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,221.80/396,332.70 = 259,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,221.80x = 396,332.70 × 259,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,221.80x = 102,986,180,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,986,180,163.06/264,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,771.70

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