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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,964.40, 390,238.20 and 201,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,964.40, 390,238.20 and 201,061.20 is: 301,817.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,964.40 : 390,238.20 = 201,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,964.40/390,238.20 = 201,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,964.40x = 390,238.20 × 201,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,964.40x = 78,461,760,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,461,760,777.84/259,964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,817.33

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