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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,790.82, 362,215.80 and 186,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,790.82, 362,215.80 and 186,211.80 is: 256,663.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,790.82 : 362,215.80 = 186,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,790.82/362,215.80 = 186,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,790.82x = 362,215.80 × 186,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,790.82x = 67,448,856,106.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,448,856,106.44/262,790.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,663.67

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