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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,418.44, 357,971.22 and 191,472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,418.44, 357,971.22 and 191,472.52 is: 264,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,418.44 : 357,971.22 = 191,472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,418.44/357,971.22 = 191,472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,418.44x = 357,971.22 × 191,472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,418.44x = 68,541,651,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,541,651,580.87/259,418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,212.72

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