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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,215.20, 388,822.80 and 206,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,215.20, 388,822.80 and 206,727.20 is: 310,090.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,215.20 : 388,822.80 = 206,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,215.20/388,822.80 = 206,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,215.20x = 388,822.80 × 206,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,215.20x = 80,380,248,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,380,248,740.16/259,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,090.80

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