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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,721.68, 366,798.30 and 194,666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,721.68, 366,798.30 and 194,666.08 is: 268,714.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,721.68 : 366,798.30 = 194,666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,721.68/366,798.30 = 194,666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,721.68x = 366,798.30 × 194,666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,721.68x = 71,403,187,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,403,187,211.66/265,721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,714.19

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