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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,601.20, 389,401.80 and 207,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,601.20, 389,401.80 and 207,113.20 is: 310,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,601.20 : 389,401.80 = 207,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,601.20/389,401.80 = 207,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,601.20x = 389,401.80 × 207,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,601.20x = 80,650,252,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,650,252,883.76/259,601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,669.80

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