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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,551.40, 389,618.70 and 200,648.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,551.40, 389,618.70 and 200,648.20 is: 301,197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,551.40 : 389,618.70 = 200,648.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,551.40/389,618.70 = 200,648.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,551.40x = 389,618.70 × 200,648.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,551.40x = 78,176,290,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,176,290,841.34/259,551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,197.72

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