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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,018.70, 354,856.91 and 249,310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,018.70, 354,856.91 and 249,310.96 is: 341,557.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,018.70 : 354,856.91 = 249,310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,018.70/354,856.91 = 249,310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,018.70x = 354,856.91 × 249,310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,018.70x = 88,469,718,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,469,718,159.48/259,018.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,557.26

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