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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,777.96, 358,741.15 and 245,625.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,777.96, 358,741.15 and 245,625.41 is: 339,197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,777.96 : 358,741.15 = 245,625.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,777.96/358,741.15 = 245,625.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,777.96x = 358,741.15 × 245,625.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,777.96x = 88,115,942,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,115,942,052.62/259,777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,197.15

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