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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,284.25, 357,623.25 and 198,168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,284.25, 357,623.25 and 198,168.52 is: 273,328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,284.25 : 357,623.25 = 198,168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,284.25/357,623.25 = 198,168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,284.25x = 357,623.25 × 198,168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,284.25x = 70,869,670,170.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,869,670,170.09/259,284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,328.10

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