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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,832.59, 358,913.23 and 209,036.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,832.59, 358,913.23 and 209,036.64 is: 288,747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,832.59 : 358,913.23 = 209,036.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,832.59/358,913.23 = 209,036.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,832.59x = 358,913.23 × 209,036.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,832.59x = 75,026,015,650.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,026,015,650.75/259,832.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,747.52

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