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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,933.84, 368,541.26 and 260,887.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,933.84, 368,541.26 and 260,887.34 is: 361,547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,933.84 : 368,541.26 = 260,887.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,933.84/368,541.26 = 260,887.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,933.84x = 368,541.26 × 260,887.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,933.84x = 96,147,749,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,147,749,001.65/265,933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,547.63

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