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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,808.40, 390,004.20 and 200,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,808.40, 390,004.20 and 200,905.20 is: 301,583.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,808.40 : 390,004.20 = 200,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,808.40/390,004.20 = 200,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,808.40x = 390,004.20 × 200,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,808.40x = 78,353,871,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,353,871,801.84/259,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,583.29

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