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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,923.13, 363,725.49 and 187,445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,923.13, 363,725.49 and 187,445.57 is: 258,327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,923.13 : 363,725.49 = 187,445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,923.13/363,725.49 = 187,445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,923.13x = 363,725.49 × 187,445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,923.13x = 68,178,731,796.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,178,731,796.58/263,923.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,327.99

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