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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,020.20, 354,858.96 and 249,312.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,020.20, 354,858.96 and 249,312.47 is: 341,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,020.20 : 354,858.96 = 249,312.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,020.20/354,858.96 = 249,312.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,020.20x = 354,858.96 × 249,312.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,020.20x = 88,470,762,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,470,762,044.94/259,020.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,559.32

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