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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,597.72, 358,407.04 and 199,052.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,597.72, 358,407.04 and 199,052.06 is: 274,816.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,597.72 : 358,407.04 = 199,052.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,597.72/358,407.04 = 199,052.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,597.72x = 358,407.04 × 199,052.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,597.72x = 71,341,659,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,341,659,630.50/259,597.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,816.20

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