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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,931.84, 368,538.48 and 260,885.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,931.84, 368,538.48 and 260,885.34 is: 361,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,931.84 : 368,538.48 = 260,885.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,931.84/368,538.48 = 260,885.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,931.84x = 368,538.48 × 260,885.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,931.84x = 96,146,286,657.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,146,286,657.88/265,931.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,544.85

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