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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,893.59, 359,004.19 and 195,846.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,893.59, 359,004.19 and 195,846.96 is: 270,533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,893.59 : 359,004.19 = 195,846.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,893.59/359,004.19 = 195,846.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,893.59x = 359,004.19 × 195,846.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,893.59x = 70,309,877,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,309,877,443.74/259,893.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,533.33

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