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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,089.44, 388,634.24 and 200,011.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,089.44, 388,634.24 and 200,011.36 is: 300,017.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,089.44 : 388,634.24 = 200,011.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,089.44/388,634.24 = 200,011.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,089.44x = 388,634.24 × 200,011.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,089.44x = 77,731,262,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,731,262,884.97/259,089.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,017.10

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