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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,894.07, 359,004.84 and 195,847.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,894.07, 359,004.84 and 195,847.43 is: 270,533.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,894.07 : 359,004.84 = 195,847.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,894.07/359,004.84 = 195,847.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,894.07x = 359,004.84 × 195,847.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,894.07x = 70,310,173,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,310,173,476.54/259,894.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,533.97

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