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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,375.44, 357,912.36 and 191,429.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,375.44, 357,912.36 and 191,429.13 is: 264,153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,375.44 : 357,912.36 = 191,429.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,375.44/357,912.36 = 191,429.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,375.44x = 357,912.36 × 191,429.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,375.44x = 68,514,851,691.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,514,851,691.05/259,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,153.20

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