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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,998.20, 399,719.70 and 259,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,998.20, 399,719.70 and 259,222.20 is: 388,078.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,998.20 : 399,719.70 = 259,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,998.20/399,719.70 = 259,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,998.20x = 399,719.70 × 259,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,998.20x = 103,616,220,017.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,616,220,017.34/266,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,078.35

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