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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,748.80, 389,623.20 and 206,604.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,748.80, 389,623.20 and 206,604.70 is: 309,907.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,748.80 : 389,623.20 = 206,604.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,748.80/389,623.20 = 206,604.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,748.80x = 389,623.20 × 206,604.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,748.80x = 80,497,984,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,497,984,349.04/259,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,907.05

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