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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,836.04, 358,821.36 and 245,684.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,836.04, 358,821.36 and 245,684.28 is: 339,278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,836.04 : 358,821.36 = 245,684.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,836.04/358,821.36 = 245,684.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,836.04x = 358,821.36 × 245,684.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,836.04x = 88,156,767,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,156,767,480.22/259,836.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,278.44

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