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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,774.40, 389,661.60 and 200,725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,774.40, 389,661.60 and 200,725.40 is: 301,088.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,774.40 : 389,661.60 = 200,725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,774.40/389,661.60 = 200,725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,774.40x = 389,661.60 × 200,725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,774.40x = 78,214,980,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,214,980,524.64/259,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,088.10

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