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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,465.08, 398,255.88 and 195,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,465.08, 398,255.88 and 195,131.16 is: 292,739.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,465.08 : 398,255.88 = 195,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,465.08/398,255.88 = 195,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,465.08x = 398,255.88 × 195,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,465.08x = 77,712,131,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,712,131,841.22/265,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,739.56

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