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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,269.96, 362,934.66 and 187,687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,269.96, 362,934.66 and 187,687.24 is: 258,738.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,269.96 : 362,934.66 = 187,687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,269.96/362,934.66 = 187,687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,269.96x = 362,934.66 × 187,687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,269.96x = 68,118,204,635.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,118,204,635.74/263,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,738.99

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