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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,356.18, 398,189.79 and 190,395.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,356.18, 398,189.79 and 190,395.54 is: 285,704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,356.18 : 398,189.79 = 190,395.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,356.18/398,189.79 = 190,395.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,356.18x = 398,189.79 × 190,395.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,356.18x = 75,813,560,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,813,560,089.54/265,356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,704.90

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