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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,767.20, 388,994.70 and 207,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,767.20, 388,994.70 and 207,279.20 is: 310,395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,767.20 : 388,994.70 = 207,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,767.20/388,994.70 = 207,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,767.20x = 388,994.70 × 207,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,767.20x = 80,630,510,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,630,510,220.24/259,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,395.27

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