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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,363.20, 389,044.80 and 206,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,363.20, 389,044.80 and 206,875.20 is: 310,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,363.20 : 389,044.80 = 206,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,363.20/389,044.80 = 206,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,363.20x = 389,044.80 × 206,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,363.20x = 80,483,720,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,483,720,808.96/259,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,312.80

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