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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,569.74, 359,094.78 and 208,828.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,569.74, 359,094.78 and 208,828.02 is: 287,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,569.74 : 359,094.78 = 208,828.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,569.74/359,094.78 = 208,828.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,569.74x = 359,094.78 × 208,828.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,569.74x = 74,989,051,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,989,051,899.74/260,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,788.80

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