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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,777.13, 358,740.02 and 245,624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,777.13, 358,740.02 and 245,624.60 is: 339,196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,777.13 : 358,740.02 = 245,624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,777.13/358,740.02 = 245,624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,777.13x = 358,740.02 × 245,624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,777.13x = 88,115,372,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,115,372,736.85/259,777.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,196.03

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