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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,737.20, 388,949.70 and 207,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,737.20, 388,949.70 and 207,249.20 is: 310,350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,737.20 : 388,949.70 = 207,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,737.20/388,949.70 = 207,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,737.20x = 388,949.70 × 207,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,737.20x = 80,609,514,165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,609,514,165.24/259,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,350.29

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