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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,502.18, 263,702.39 and 187,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,502.18, 263,702.39 and 187,253.73 is: 257,852.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,502.18 : 263,702.39 = 187,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,502.18/263,702.39 = 187,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,502.18x = 263,702.39 × 187,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,502.18x = 49,379,255,201.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,379,255,201.15/191,502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,852.18

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