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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,633.32, 357,761.70 and 191,542.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,633.32, 357,761.70 and 191,542.29 is: 263,935.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,633.32 : 357,761.70 = 191,542.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,633.32/357,761.70 = 191,542.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,633.32x = 357,761.70 × 191,542.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,633.32x = 68,526,495,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,526,495,292.29/259,633.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,935.67

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