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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,270.21, 362,935.01 and 187,687.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,270.21, 362,935.01 and 187,687.49 is: 258,739.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,270.21 : 362,935.01 = 187,687.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,270.21/362,935.01 = 187,687.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,270.21x = 362,935.01 × 187,687.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,270.21x = 68,118,360,121.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,118,360,121.59/263,270.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,739.34

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