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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,965.40, 390,239.70 and 201,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,965.40, 390,239.70 and 201,062.20 is: 301,818.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,965.40 : 390,239.70 = 201,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,965.40/390,239.70 = 201,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,965.40x = 390,239.70 × 201,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,965.40x = 78,462,452,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,462,452,609.34/259,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,818.83

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