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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,321.40, 389,273.70 and 200,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,321.40, 389,273.70 and 200,418.20 is: 300,852.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,321.40 : 389,273.70 = 200,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,321.40/389,273.70 = 200,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,321.40x = 389,273.70 × 200,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,321.40x = 78,017,534,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,017,534,261.34/259,321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,852.66

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