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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,536.54, 357,628.86 and 191,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,536.54, 357,628.86 and 191,445.60 is: 263,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,536.54 : 357,628.86 = 191,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,536.54/357,628.86 = 191,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,536.54x = 357,628.86 × 191,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,536.54x = 68,466,471,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,466,471,680.02/259,536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,802.82

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