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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,205.20, 388,151.70 and 206,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,205.20, 388,151.70 and 206,717.20 is: 309,552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,205.20 : 388,151.70 = 206,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,205.20/388,151.70 = 206,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,205.20x = 388,151.70 × 206,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,205.20x = 80,237,632,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,237,632,599.24/259,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,552.56

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