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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,851.89, 362,357.96 and 187,269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,851.89, 362,357.96 and 187,269.17 is: 258,162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,851.89 : 362,357.96 = 187,269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,851.89/362,357.96 = 187,269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,851.89x = 362,357.96 × 187,269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,851.89x = 67,858,471,663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,858,471,663.96/262,851.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,162.39

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