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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,344.40, 389,308.20 and 200,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,344.40, 389,308.20 and 200,441.20 is: 300,887.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,344.40 : 389,308.20 = 200,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,344.40/389,308.20 = 200,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,344.40x = 389,308.20 × 200,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,344.40x = 78,033,402,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,033,402,777.84/259,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,887.17

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