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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,216.91, 357,637.38 and 204,596.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,216.91, 357,637.38 and 204,596.58 is: 282,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,216.91 : 357,637.38 = 204,596.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,216.91/357,637.38 = 204,596.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,216.91x = 357,637.38 × 204,596.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,216.91x = 73,171,385,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,171,385,402.06/259,216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,278.60

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