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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,847.82, 358,837.62 and 245,696.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,847.82, 358,837.62 and 245,696.04 is: 339,294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,847.82 : 358,837.62 = 245,696.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,847.82/358,837.62 = 245,696.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,847.82x = 358,837.62 × 245,696.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,847.82x = 88,164,982,237.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,164,982,237.02/259,847.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,294.68

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