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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,926.64, 363,730.30 and 187,449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,926.64, 363,730.30 and 187,449.08 is: 258,332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,926.64 : 363,730.30 = 187,449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,926.64/363,730.30 = 187,449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,926.64x = 363,730.30 × 187,449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,926.64x = 68,180,910,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,180,910,103.12/263,926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,332.81

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