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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,411.84, 362,066.52 and 194,585.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,411.84, 362,066.52 and 194,585.68 is: 268,482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,411.84 : 362,066.52 = 194,585.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,411.84/362,066.52 = 194,585.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,411.84x = 362,066.52 × 194,585.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,411.84x = 70,452,959,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,452,959,999.43/262,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,482.40

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