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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,269.60, 388,904.40 and 200,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,269.60, 388,904.40 and 200,220.60 is: 300,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,269.60 : 388,904.40 = 200,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,269.60/388,904.40 = 200,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,269.60x = 388,904.40 × 200,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,269.60x = 77,866,672,310.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,866,672,310.64/259,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,330.90

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