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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,258.96, 362,919.48 and 187,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,258.96, 362,919.48 and 187,676.24 is: 258,723.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,258.96 : 362,919.48 = 187,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,258.96/362,919.48 = 187,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,258.96x = 362,919.48 × 187,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,258.96x = 68,111,363,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,111,363,429.16/263,258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,723.82

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