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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,740.30, 389,610.45 and 206,596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,740.30, 389,610.45 and 206,596.20 is: 309,894.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,740.30 : 389,610.45 = 206,596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,740.30/389,610.45 = 206,596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,740.30x = 389,610.45 × 206,596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,740.30x = 80,492,038,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,492,038,450.29/259,740.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,894.30

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