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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,290.96, 362,963.60 and 187,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,290.96, 362,963.60 and 187,708.24 is: 258,767.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,290.96 : 362,963.60 = 187,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,290.96/362,963.60 = 187,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,290.96x = 362,963.60 × 187,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,290.96x = 68,131,258,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,131,258,540.06/263,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,767.94

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