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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,017.20, 389,369.70 and 207,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,017.20, 389,369.70 and 207,529.20 is: 310,770.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,017.20 : 389,369.70 = 207,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,017.20/389,369.70 = 207,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,017.20x = 389,369.70 × 207,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,017.20x = 80,805,582,345.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,805,582,345.24/260,017.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,770.14

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