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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,797.65, 390,688.89 and 192,284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,797.65, 390,688.89 and 192,284.40 is: 288,052.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,797.65 : 390,688.89 = 192,284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,797.65/390,688.89 = 192,284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,797.65x = 390,688.89 × 192,284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,797.65x = 75,123,378,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,123,378,800.32/260,797.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,052.36

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