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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,583.48, 390,481.56 and 193,709.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,583.48, 390,481.56 and 193,709.88 is: 290,272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,583.48 : 390,481.56 = 193,709.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,583.48/390,481.56 = 193,709.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,583.48x = 390,481.56 × 193,709.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,583.48x = 75,640,136,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,640,136,129.81/260,583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,272.19

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