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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,937.84, 368,546.82 and 260,891.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,937.84, 368,546.82 and 260,891.34 is: 361,553.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,937.84 : 368,546.82 = 260,891.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,937.84/368,546.82 = 260,891.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,937.84x = 368,546.82 × 260,891.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,937.84x = 96,150,673,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,150,673,722.54/265,937.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,553.19

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