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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,908.70, 366,207.51 and 260,102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,908.70, 366,207.51 and 260,102.62 is: 358,211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,908.70 : 366,207.51 = 260,102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,908.70/366,207.51 = 260,102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,908.70x = 366,207.51 × 260,102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,908.70x = 95,251,532,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,251,532,814.68/265,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,211.42

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