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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,932.34, 368,539.18 and 260,885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,932.34, 368,539.18 and 260,885.84 is: 361,545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,932.34 : 368,539.18 = 260,885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,932.34/368,539.18 = 260,885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,932.34x = 368,539.18 × 260,885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,932.34x = 96,146,652,242.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,146,652,242.78/265,932.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,545.54

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