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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,565.93, 359,417.25 and 200,044.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,565.93, 359,417.25 and 200,044.35 is: 275,935.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,565.93 : 359,417.25 = 200,044.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,565.93/359,417.25 = 200,044.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,565.93x = 359,417.25 × 200,044.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,565.93x = 71,899,390,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,899,390,155.04/260,565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,935.50

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