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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,730.69, 362,190.44 and 187,147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,730.69, 362,190.44 and 187,147.97 is: 257,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,730.69 : 362,190.44 = 187,147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,730.69/362,190.44 = 187,147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,730.69x = 362,190.44 × 187,147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,730.69x = 67,783,204,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,783,204,561.83/262,730.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,995.00

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