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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,222.80, 396,334.20 and 259,848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,222.80, 396,334.20 and 259,848.80 is: 389,773.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,222.80 : 396,334.20 = 259,848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,222.80/396,334.20 = 259,848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,222.80x = 396,334.20 × 259,848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,222.80x = 102,986,966,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,986,966,268.96/264,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,773.20

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