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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,742.80, 389,614.20 and 206,598.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,742.80, 389,614.20 and 206,598.70 is: 309,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,742.80 : 389,614.20 = 206,598.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,742.80/389,614.20 = 206,598.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,742.80x = 389,614.20 × 206,598.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,742.80x = 80,493,787,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,493,787,221.54/259,742.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,898.05

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