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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,445.20, 388,511.70 and 206,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,445.20, 388,511.70 and 206,957.20 is: 309,912.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,445.20 : 388,511.70 = 206,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,445.20/388,511.70 = 206,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,445.20x = 388,511.70 × 206,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,445.20x = 80,405,293,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,405,293,599.24/259,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,912.43

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