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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,429.44, 357,986.40 and 191,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,429.44, 357,986.40 and 191,483.52 is: 264,227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,429.44 : 357,986.40 = 191,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,429.44/357,986.40 = 191,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,429.44x = 357,986.40 × 191,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,429.44x = 68,548,495,984.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,548,495,984.13/259,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,227.90

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