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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,131.22, 354,511.34 and 199,673.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,131.22, 354,511.34 and 199,673.06 is: 275,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,131.22 : 354,511.34 = 199,673.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,131.22/354,511.34 = 199,673.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,131.22x = 354,511.34 × 199,673.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,131.22x = 70,786,364,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,786,364,062.50/257,131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,292.76

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