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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,728.20, 389,592.30 and 207,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,728.20, 389,592.30 and 207,240.20 is: 310,860.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,728.20 : 389,592.30 = 207,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,728.20/389,592.30 = 207,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,728.20x = 389,592.30 × 207,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,728.20x = 80,739,186,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,739,186,170.46/259,728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,860.30

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