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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,826.70, 389,740.06 and 207,338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,826.70, 389,740.06 and 207,338.70 is: 311,008.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,826.70 : 389,740.06 = 207,338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,826.70/389,740.06 = 207,338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,826.70x = 389,740.06 × 207,338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,826.70x = 80,808,197,378.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,808,197,378.32/259,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,008.06

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