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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,273.21, 362,939.14 and 187,690.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,273.21, 362,939.14 and 187,690.49 is: 258,743.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,273.21 : 362,939.14 = 187,690.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,273.21/362,939.14 = 187,690.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,273.21x = 362,939.14 × 187,690.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,273.21x = 68,120,225,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,120,225,026.78/263,273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,743.47

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