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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,333.02, 369,909.39 and 187,509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,333.02, 369,909.39 and 187,509.72 is: 258,490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,333.02 : 369,909.39 = 187,509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,333.02/369,909.39 = 187,509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,333.02x = 369,909.39 × 187,509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,333.02x = 69,361,606,144.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,361,606,144.27/268,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,490.76

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