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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,754.20, 389,631.30 and 207,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,754.20, 389,631.30 and 207,266.20 is: 310,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,754.20 : 389,631.30 = 207,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,754.20/389,631.30 = 207,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,754.20x = 389,631.30 × 207,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,754.20x = 80,757,398,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,757,398,952.06/259,754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,899.30

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