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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,485.12, 358,292.16 and 203,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,485.12, 358,292.16 and 203,057.28 is: 280,377.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,485.12 : 358,292.16 = 203,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,485.12/358,292.16 = 203,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,485.12x = 358,292.16 × 203,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,485.12x = 72,753,831,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,753,831,454.92/259,485.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,377.66

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