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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,852.89, 362,359.33 and 187,270.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,852.89, 362,359.33 and 187,270.17 is: 258,163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,852.89 : 362,359.33 = 187,270.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,852.89/362,359.33 = 187,270.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,852.89x = 362,359.33 × 187,270.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,852.89x = 67,859,093,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,859,093,330.19/262,852.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,163.77

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