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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,593.76, 359,127.88 and 208,852.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,593.76, 359,127.88 and 208,852.04 is: 287,821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,593.76 : 359,127.88 = 208,852.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,593.76/359,127.88 = 208,852.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,593.76x = 359,127.88 × 208,852.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,593.76x = 75,004,590,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,004,590,358.88/260,593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,821.90

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