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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,532.95, 362,187.65 and 194,716.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,532.95, 362,187.65 and 194,716.81 is: 268,629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,532.95 : 362,187.65 = 194,716.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,532.95/362,187.65 = 194,716.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,532.95x = 362,187.65 × 194,716.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,532.95x = 70,524,024,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,524,024,768.92/262,532.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,629.23

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