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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,788.76, 362,541.12 and 194,042.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,788.76, 362,541.12 and 194,042.96 is: 267,700.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,788.76 : 362,541.12 = 194,042.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,788.76/362,541.12 = 194,042.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,788.76x = 362,541.12 × 194,042.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,788.76x = 70,348,552,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,348,552,046.52/262,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,700.00

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