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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,835.04, 358,819.98 and 245,683.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,835.04, 358,819.98 and 245,683.28 is: 339,277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,835.04 : 358,819.98 = 245,683.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,835.04/358,819.98 = 245,683.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,835.04x = 358,819.98 × 245,683.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,835.04x = 88,156,067,573.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,156,067,573.31/259,835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,277.06

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