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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,946.55, 360,764.35 and 192,856.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,946.55, 360,764.35 and 192,856.13 is: 266,627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,946.55 : 360,764.35 = 192,856.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,946.55/360,764.35 = 192,856.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,946.55x = 360,764.35 × 192,856.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,946.55x = 69,575,616,382.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,575,616,382.97/260,946.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,627.85

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