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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,412.81, 363,206.67 and 194,601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,412.81, 363,206.67 and 194,601.86 is: 268,326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,412.81 : 363,206.67 = 194,601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,412.81/363,206.67 = 194,601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,412.81x = 363,206.67 × 194,601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,412.81x = 70,680,692,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,680,692,362.64/263,412.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,326.71

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