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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,332.54, 369,908.69 and 187,509.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,332.54, 369,908.69 and 187,509.21 is: 258,490.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,332.54 : 369,908.69 = 187,509.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,332.54/369,908.69 = 187,509.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,332.54x = 369,908.69 × 187,509.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,332.54x = 69,361,286,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,361,286,234.03/268,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,490.03

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