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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,259.60, 388,889.40 and 200,210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,259.60, 388,889.40 and 200,210.60 is: 300,315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,259.60 : 388,889.40 = 200,210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,259.60/388,889.40 = 200,210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,259.60x = 388,889.40 × 200,210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,259.60x = 77,859,780,107.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,859,780,107.64/259,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,315.90

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