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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,264.75, 388,209.34 and 236,346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,264.75, 388,209.34 and 236,346.26 is: 352,532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,264.75 : 388,209.34 = 236,346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,264.75/388,209.34 = 236,346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,264.75x = 388,209.34 × 236,346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,264.75x = 91,751,825,606.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,751,825,606.07/260,264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,532.66

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