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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,660.64, 380,131.68 and 259,587.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,660.64, 380,131.68 and 259,587.84 is: 357,967.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,660.64 : 380,131.68 = 259,587.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,660.64/380,131.68 = 259,587.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,660.64x = 380,131.68 × 259,587.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,660.64x = 98,677,561,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,677,561,726.77/275,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,967.54

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