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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,087.88, 358,822.38 and 192,267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,087.88, 358,822.38 and 192,267.69 is: 265,256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,087.88 : 358,822.38 = 192,267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,087.88/358,822.38 = 192,267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,087.88x = 358,822.38 × 192,267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,087.88x = 68,989,950,122.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,989,950,122.90/260,087.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,256.31

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