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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,465.64, 390,192.90 and 191,952.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,465.64, 390,192.90 and 191,952.75 is: 287,556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,465.64 : 390,192.90 = 191,952.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,465.64/390,192.90 = 191,952.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,465.64x = 390,192.90 × 191,952.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,465.64x = 74,898,600,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,898,600,185.48/260,465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,556.55

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