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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,550.40, 389,617.20 and 200,647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,550.40, 389,617.20 and 200,647.20 is: 301,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,550.40 : 389,617.20 = 200,647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,550.40/389,617.20 = 200,647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,550.40x = 389,617.20 × 200,647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,550.40x = 78,175,600,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,175,600,251.84/259,550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,196.22

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