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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,488.50, 357,562.76 and 191,397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,488.50, 357,562.76 and 191,397.60 is: 263,736.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,488.50 : 357,562.76 = 191,397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,488.50/357,562.76 = 191,397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,488.50x = 357,562.76 × 191,397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,488.50x = 68,436,653,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,436,653,156.39/259,488.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,736.75

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