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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,749.70, 389,624.55 and 207,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,749.70, 389,624.55 and 207,261.70 is: 310,892.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,749.70 : 389,624.55 = 207,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,749.70/389,624.55 = 207,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,749.70x = 389,624.55 × 207,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,749.70x = 80,754,246,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,754,246,594.74/259,749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,892.55

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