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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,713.80, 389,570.70 and 206,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,713.80, 389,570.70 and 206,569.70 is: 309,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,713.80 : 389,570.70 = 206,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,713.80/389,570.70 = 206,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,713.80x = 389,570.70 × 206,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,713.80x = 80,473,502,627.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,473,502,627.79/259,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,854.55

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