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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,801.20, 389,701.80 and 207,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,801.20, 389,701.80 and 207,313.20 is: 310,969.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,801.20 : 389,701.80 = 207,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,801.20/389,701.80 = 207,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,801.20x = 389,701.80 × 207,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,801.20x = 80,790,327,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,790,327,203.76/259,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,969.80

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