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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,595.73, 358,404.27 and 199,050.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,595.73, 358,404.27 and 199,050.05 is: 274,813.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,595.73 : 358,404.27 = 199,050.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,595.73/358,404.27 = 199,050.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,595.73x = 358,404.27 × 199,050.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,595.73x = 71,340,387,863.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,340,387,863.71/259,595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,813.41

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