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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,391.70, 389,087.55 and 206,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,391.70, 389,087.55 and 206,903.70 is: 310,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,391.70 : 389,087.55 = 206,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,391.70/389,087.55 = 206,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,391.70x = 389,087.55 × 206,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,391.70x = 80,503,653,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,503,653,718.94/259,391.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,355.55

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