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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,383.66, 390,572.65 and 197,589.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,383.66, 390,572.65 and 197,589.42 is: 296,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,383.66 : 390,572.65 = 197,589.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,383.66/390,572.65 = 197,589.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,383.66x = 390,572.65 × 197,589.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,383.66x = 77,173,023,628.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,173,023,628.35/260,383.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,381.98

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