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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,232.80, 360,227.52 and 193,392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,232.80, 360,227.52 and 193,392.06 is: 266,678.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,232.80 : 360,227.52 = 193,392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,232.80/360,227.52 = 193,392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,232.80x = 360,227.52 × 193,392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,232.80x = 69,665,142,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,665,142,161.49/261,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,678.39

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