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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,994.66, 358,445.67 and 206,456.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,994.66, 358,445.67 and 206,456.90 is: 284,635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,994.66 : 358,445.67 = 206,456.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,994.66/358,445.67 = 206,456.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,994.66x = 358,445.67 × 206,456.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,994.66x = 74,003,581,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,003,581,846.62/259,994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,635.01

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