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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,905.70, 366,203.37 and 260,099.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,905.70, 366,203.37 and 260,099.62 is: 358,207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,905.70 : 366,203.37 = 260,099.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,905.70/366,203.37 = 260,099.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,905.70x = 366,203.37 × 260,099.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,905.70x = 95,249,357,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,249,357,379.72/265,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,207.28

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