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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,424.41, 359,508.54 and 195,918.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,424.41, 359,508.54 and 195,918.27 is: 270,459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,424.41 : 359,508.54 = 195,918.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,424.41/359,508.54 = 195,918.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,424.41x = 359,508.54 × 195,918.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,424.41x = 70,434,288,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,434,288,429.89/260,424.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,459.63

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