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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,996.40, 392,994.60 and 192,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,996.40, 392,994.60 and 192,012.40 is: 288,018.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,996.40 : 392,994.60 = 192,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,996.40/392,994.60 = 192,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,996.40x = 392,994.60 × 192,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,996.40x = 75,459,836,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,459,836,333.04/261,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,018.60

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