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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,325.20, 388,987.80 and 206,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,325.20, 388,987.80 and 206,837.20 is: 310,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,325.20 : 388,987.80 = 206,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,325.20/388,987.80 = 206,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,325.20x = 388,987.80 × 206,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,325.20x = 80,457,147,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,457,147,386.16/259,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,255.80

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