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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,709.51, 399,642.93 and 216,544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,709.51, 399,642.93 and 216,544.52 is: 324,474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,709.51 : 399,642.93 = 216,544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,709.51/399,642.93 = 216,544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,709.51x = 399,642.93 × 216,544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,709.51x = 86,540,484,450.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,540,484,450.03/266,709.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,474.69

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