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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,125.12, 505,688.70 and 259,510.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,125.12, 505,688.70 and 259,510.14 is: 357,456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,125.12 : 505,688.70 = 259,510.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,125.12/505,688.70 = 259,510.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,125.12x = 505,688.70 × 259,510.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,125.12x = 131,231,345,333.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,231,345,333.42/367,125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,456.73

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