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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,055.70, 389,427.45 and 207,567.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,055.70, 389,427.45 and 207,567.70 is: 310,827.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,055.70 : 389,427.45 = 207,567.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,055.70/389,427.45 = 207,567.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,055.70x = 389,427.45 × 207,567.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,055.70x = 80,832,560,113.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,832,560,113.37/260,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,827.87

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