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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,747.16, 356,953.08 and 187,013.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,747.16, 356,953.08 and 187,013.56 is: 257,993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,747.16 : 356,953.08 = 187,013.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,747.16/356,953.08 = 187,013.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,747.16x = 356,953.08 × 187,013.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,747.16x = 66,755,066,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,755,066,243.76/258,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,993.43

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