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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,203.28, 357,717 and 195,428.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,203.28, 357,717 and 195,428.56 is: 269,703.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,203.28 : 357,717 = 195,428.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,203.28/357,717 = 195,428.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,203.28x = 357,717 × 195,428.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,203.28x = 69,908,118,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,908,118,197.52/259,203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,703.83

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