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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,864.03, 358,956.53 and 209,068.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,864.03, 358,956.53 and 209,068.12 is: 288,790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,864.03 : 358,956.53 = 209,068.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,864.03/358,956.53 = 209,068.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,864.03x = 358,956.53 × 209,068.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,864.03x = 75,046,366,888.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,046,366,888.82/259,864.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,790.90

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