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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,741.26, 362,203.47 and 187,158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,741.26, 362,203.47 and 187,158.54 is: 258,008.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,741.26 : 362,203.47 = 187,158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,741.26/362,203.47 = 187,158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,741.26x = 362,203.47 × 187,158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,741.26x = 67,789,472,628.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,789,472,628.13/262,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,008.48

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