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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,265.17, 391,904.74 and 196,923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,265.17, 391,904.74 and 196,923.60 is: 294,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,265.17 : 391,904.74 = 196,923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,265.17/391,904.74 = 196,923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,265.17x = 391,904.74 × 196,923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,265.17x = 77,175,292,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,175,292,257.86/262,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,264.36

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