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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,778.80, 380,207.40 and 206,777.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,778.80, 380,207.40 and 206,777.20 is: 309,790.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,778.80 : 380,207.40 = 206,777.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,778.80/380,207.40 = 206,777.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,778.80x = 380,207.40 × 206,777.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,778.80x = 78,618,221,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,618,221,591.28/253,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,790.34

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