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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,083.40, 358,816.17 and 192,263.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,083.40, 358,816.17 and 192,263.21 is: 265,250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,083.40 : 358,816.17 = 192,263.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,083.40/358,816.17 = 192,263.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,083.40x = 358,816.17 × 192,263.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,083.40x = 68,987,146,850.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,987,146,850.02/260,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,250.10

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