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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,039.68, 365,751.76 and 197,359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,039.68, 365,751.76 and 197,359.36 is: 272,353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,039.68 : 365,751.76 = 197,359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,039.68/365,751.76 = 197,359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,039.68x = 365,751.76 × 197,359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,039.68x = 72,184,533,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,184,533,272.47/265,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,353.68

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