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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,891.68, 359,001.55 and 195,845.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,891.68, 359,001.55 and 195,845.04 is: 270,530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,891.68 : 359,001.55 = 195,845.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,891.68/359,001.55 = 195,845.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,891.68x = 359,001.55 × 195,845.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,891.68x = 70,308,674,755.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,308,674,755.68/259,891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,530.69

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