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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,126.67, 358,868.57 and 206,195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,126.67, 358,868.57 and 206,195.25 is: 284,465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,126.67 : 358,868.57 = 206,195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,126.67/358,868.57 = 206,195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,126.67x = 358,868.57 × 206,195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,126.67x = 73,996,993,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,996,993,477.32/260,126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,465.23

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