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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,908.27, 358,694.24 and 206,632.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,908.27, 358,694.24 and 206,632.95 is: 285,170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,908.27 : 358,694.24 = 206,632.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,908.27/358,694.24 = 206,632.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,908.27x = 358,694.24 × 206,632.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,908.27x = 74,118,047,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,118,047,682.32/259,908.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,170.03

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