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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,802.70, 389,704.06 and 207,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,802.70, 389,704.06 and 207,314.70 is: 310,972.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,802.70 : 389,704.06 = 207,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,802.70/389,704.06 = 207,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,802.70x = 389,704.06 × 207,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,802.70x = 80,791,380,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,791,380,287.68/259,802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,972.06

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