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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,125.58, 368,462.97 and 186,523.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,125.58, 368,462.97 and 186,523.65 is: 257,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,125.58 : 368,462.97 = 186,523.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,125.58/368,462.97 = 186,523.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,125.58x = 368,462.97 × 186,523.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,125.58x = 68,727,058,054.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,727,058,054.24/267,125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,283.70

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