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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,601.70, 389,402.55 and 207,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,601.70, 389,402.55 and 207,113.70 is: 310,670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,601.70 : 389,402.55 = 207,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,601.70/389,402.55 = 207,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,601.70x = 389,402.55 × 207,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,601.70x = 80,650,602,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,650,602,919.94/259,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,670.55

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