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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,706.68, 366,777.56 and 194,651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,706.68, 366,777.56 and 194,651.04 is: 268,693.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,706.68 : 366,777.56 = 194,651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,706.68/366,777.56 = 194,651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,706.68x = 366,777.56 × 194,651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,706.68x = 71,393,633,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,393,633,502.66/265,706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,693.41

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