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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,916.40, 390,166.20 and 201,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,916.40, 390,166.20 and 201,013.20 is: 301,745.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,916.40 : 390,166.20 = 201,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,916.40/390,166.20 = 201,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,916.40x = 390,166.20 × 201,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,916.40x = 78,428,556,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,428,556,393.84/259,916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,745.32

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