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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,268.96, 362,933.28 and 187,686.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,268.96, 362,933.28 and 187,686.24 is: 258,737.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,268.96 : 362,933.28 = 187,686.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,268.96/362,933.28 = 187,686.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,268.96x = 362,933.28 × 187,686.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,268.96x = 68,117,582,694.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,117,582,694.07/263,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,737.61

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