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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,761.60, 390,103.20 and 200,740.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,761.60, 390,103.20 and 200,740.80 is: 301,467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,761.60 : 390,103.20 = 200,740.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,761.60/390,103.20 = 200,740.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,761.60x = 390,103.20 × 200,740.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,761.60x = 78,309,628,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,309,628,450.56/259,761.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,467.30

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