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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,869.03, 358,963.44 and 209,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,869.03, 358,963.44 and 209,073.12 is: 288,797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,869.03 : 358,963.44 = 209,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,869.03/358,963.44 = 209,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,869.03x = 358,963.44 × 209,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,869.03x = 75,049,606,366.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,049,606,366.73/259,869.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,797.81

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