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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,283.25, 357,621.87 and 198,167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,283.25, 357,621.87 and 198,167.52 is: 273,326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,283.25 : 357,621.87 = 198,167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,283.25/357,621.87 = 198,167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,283.25x = 357,621.87 × 198,167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,283.25x = 70,869,039,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,869,039,075.66/259,283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,326.72

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