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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,657.70, 392,486.55 and 187,008.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,657.70, 392,486.55 and 187,008.10 is: 280,512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,657.70 : 392,486.55 = 187,008.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,657.70/392,486.55 = 187,008.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,657.70x = 392,486.55 × 187,008.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,657.70x = 73,398,163,991.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,398,163,991.06/261,657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,512.15

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