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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,093.16, 362,572.53 and 190,372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,093.16, 362,572.53 and 190,372.98 is: 262,355.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,093.16 : 362,572.53 = 190,372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,093.16/362,572.53 = 190,372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,093.16x = 362,572.53 × 190,372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,093.16x = 69,024,013,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,024,013,002.24/263,093.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,355.79

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