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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,726.80, 380,129.40 and 206,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,726.80, 380,129.40 and 206,725.20 is: 309,712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,726.80 : 380,129.40 = 206,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,726.80/380,129.40 = 206,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,726.80x = 380,129.40 × 206,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,726.80x = 78,582,326,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,582,326,240.88/253,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,712.36

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