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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,335.34, 388,336.11 and 208,495.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,335.34, 388,336.11 and 208,495.42 is: 312,206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,335.34 : 388,336.11 = 208,495.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,335.34/388,336.11 = 208,495.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,335.34x = 388,336.11 × 208,495.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,335.34x = 80,966,300,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,966,300,355.62/259,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,206.97

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