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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,322.20, 388,983.30 and 206,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,322.20, 388,983.30 and 206,834.20 is: 310,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,322.20 : 388,983.30 = 206,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,322.20/388,983.30 = 206,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,322.20x = 388,983.30 × 206,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,322.20x = 80,455,049,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,455,049,668.86/259,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,251.30

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