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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,270.67, 357,604.57 and 198,154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,270.67, 357,604.57 and 198,154.96 is: 273,309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,270.67 : 357,604.57 = 198,154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,270.67/357,604.57 = 198,154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,270.67x = 357,604.57 × 198,154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,270.67x = 70,861,118,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,861,118,617.85/259,270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,309.43

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