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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,831.59, 358,911.85 and 209,035.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,831.59, 358,911.85 and 209,035.64 is: 288,746.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,831.59 : 358,911.85 = 209,035.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,831.59/358,911.85 = 209,035.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,831.59x = 358,911.85 × 209,035.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,831.59x = 75,025,368,268.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,025,368,268.33/259,831.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,746.14

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