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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,922.63, 363,724.80 and 187,445.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,922.63, 363,724.80 and 187,445.07 is: 258,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,922.63 : 363,724.80 = 187,445.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,922.63/363,724.80 = 187,445.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,922.63x = 363,724.80 × 187,445.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,922.63x = 68,178,420,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,178,420,596.74/263,922.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,327.30

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