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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,713.40, 389,861.70 and 200,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,713.40, 389,861.70 and 200,810.20 is: 301,440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,713.40 : 389,861.70 = 200,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,713.40/389,861.70 = 200,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,713.40x = 389,861.70 × 200,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,713.40x = 78,288,205,949.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,288,205,949.34/259,713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,440.76

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