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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,256.96, 362,916.72 and 187,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,256.96, 362,916.72 and 187,674.24 is: 258,721.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,256.96 : 362,916.72 = 187,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,256.96/362,916.72 = 187,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,256.96x = 362,916.72 × 187,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,256.96x = 68,110,119,609.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,110,119,609.29/263,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,721.06

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