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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,444.20, 388,510.20 and 206,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,444.20, 388,510.20 and 206,956.20 is: 309,910.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,444.20 : 388,510.20 = 206,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,444.20/388,510.20 = 206,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,444.20x = 388,510.20 × 206,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,444.20x = 80,404,594,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,404,594,653.24/259,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,910.94

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