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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,757.74, 362,498.34 and 194,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,757.74, 362,498.34 and 194,011.96 is: 267,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,757.74 : 362,498.34 = 194,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,757.74/362,498.34 = 194,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,757.74x = 362,498.34 × 194,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,757.74x = 70,329,013,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,329,013,440.15/262,757.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,657.25

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