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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,720.20, 388,924.20 and 207,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,720.20, 388,924.20 and 207,232.20 is: 310,324.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,720.20 : 388,924.20 = 207,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,720.20/388,924.20 = 207,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,720.20x = 388,924.20 × 207,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,720.20x = 80,597,617,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,597,617,599.24/259,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,324.79

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