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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,331.03, 369,906.63 and 187,507.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,331.03, 369,906.63 and 187,507.71 is: 258,487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,331.03 : 369,906.63 = 187,507.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,331.03/369,906.63 = 187,507.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,331.03x = 369,906.63 × 187,507.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,331.03x = 69,360,345,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,360,345,105.12/268,331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,487.98

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