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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,325.60, 357,522.72 and 194,519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,325.60, 357,522.72 and 194,519.36 is: 268,176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,325.60 : 357,522.72 = 194,519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,325.60/357,522.72 = 194,519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,325.60x = 357,522.72 × 194,519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,325.60x = 69,545,090,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,545,090,679.86/259,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,176.73

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