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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,744.20, 389,616.30 and 207,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,744.20, 389,616.30 and 207,256.20 is: 310,884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,744.20 : 389,616.30 = 207,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,744.20/389,616.30 = 207,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,744.20x = 389,616.30 × 207,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,744.20x = 80,750,393,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,750,393,796.06/259,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,884.30

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