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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,844.08, 358,832.45 and 245,692.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,844.08, 358,832.45 and 245,692.30 is: 339,289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,844.08 : 358,832.45 = 245,692.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,844.08/358,832.45 = 245,692.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,844.08x = 358,832.45 × 245,692.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,844.08x = 88,162,369,955.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,162,369,955.14/259,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,289.51

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