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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,165.14, 655,744.20 and 260,305.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,165.14, 655,744.20 and 260,305.14 is: 359,230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,165.14 : 655,744.20 = 260,305.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,165.14/655,744.20 = 260,305.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,165.14x = 655,744.20 × 260,305.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,165.14x = 170,693,585,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,693,585,785.19/475,165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,230.03

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