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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,969.20, 389,953.80 and 207,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,969.20, 389,953.80 and 207,481.20 is: 311,221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,969.20 : 389,953.80 = 207,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,969.20/389,953.80 = 207,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,969.20x = 389,953.80 × 207,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,969.20x = 80,908,082,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,908,082,368.56/259,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,221.80

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