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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,837.57, 358,823.47 and 245,685.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,837.57, 358,823.47 and 245,685.81 is: 339,280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,837.57 : 358,823.47 = 245,685.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,837.57/358,823.47 = 245,685.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,837.57x = 358,823.47 × 245,685.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,837.57x = 88,157,834,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,157,834,047.61/259,837.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,280.55

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