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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,740.20, 388,954.20 and 207,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,740.20, 388,954.20 and 207,252.20 is: 310,354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,740.20 : 388,954.20 = 207,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,740.20/388,954.20 = 207,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,740.20x = 388,954.20 × 207,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,740.20x = 80,611,613,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,611,613,649.24/259,740.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,354.78

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