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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,674.63, 398,068.97 and 190,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,674.63, 398,068.97 and 190,682.40 is: 285,705.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,674.63 : 398,068.97 = 190,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,674.63/398,068.97 = 190,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,674.63x = 398,068.97 × 190,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,674.63x = 75,904,745,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,904,745,611.72/265,674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,705.66

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