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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,326.60, 357,524.10 and 194,520.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,326.60, 357,524.10 and 194,520.36 is: 268,178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,326.60 : 357,524.10 = 194,520.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,326.60/357,524.10 = 194,520.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,326.60x = 357,524.10 × 194,520.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,326.60x = 69,545,716,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,545,716,640.68/259,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,178.11

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