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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,930.84, 368,537.09 and 260,884.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,930.84, 368,537.09 and 260,884.34 is: 361,543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,930.84 : 368,537.09 = 260,884.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,930.84/368,537.09 = 260,884.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,930.84x = 368,537.09 × 260,884.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,930.84x = 96,145,553,647.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,145,553,647.49/265,930.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,543.46

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