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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,599.52, 362,263.44 and 190,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,599.52, 362,263.44 and 190,948 is: 263,418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,599.52 : 362,263.44 = 190,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,599.52/362,263.44 = 190,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,599.52x = 362,263.44 × 190,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,599.52x = 69,173,479,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,173,479,341.12/262,599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,418.15

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