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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,279.60, 388,919.40 and 200,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,279.60, 388,919.40 and 200,230.60 is: 300,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,279.60 : 388,919.40 = 200,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,279.60/388,919.40 = 200,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,279.60x = 388,919.40 × 200,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,279.60x = 77,873,564,813.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,873,564,813.64/259,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,345.90

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