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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,079.96, 365,306.44 and 189,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,079.96, 365,306.44 and 189,497.24 is: 261,145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,079.96 : 365,306.44 = 189,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,079.96/365,306.44 = 189,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,079.96x = 365,306.44 × 189,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,079.96x = 69,224,562,134.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,224,562,134.23/265,079.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,145.97

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