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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,399.20, 389,098.80 and 206,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,399.20, 389,098.80 and 206,911.20 is: 310,366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,399.20 : 389,098.80 = 206,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,399.20/389,098.80 = 206,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,399.20x = 389,098.80 × 206,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,399.20x = 80,508,899,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,508,899,626.56/259,399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,366.80

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