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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,000.44, 357,394.86 and 191,054.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,000.44, 357,394.86 and 191,054.16 is: 263,635.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,000.44 : 357,394.86 = 191,054.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,000.44/357,394.86 = 191,054.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,000.44x = 357,394.86 × 191,054.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,000.44x = 68,281,774,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,281,774,765.62/259,000.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,635.75

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