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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,334.54, 369,911.44 and 187,511.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,334.54, 369,911.44 and 187,511.22 is: 258,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,334.54 : 369,911.44 = 187,511.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,334.54/369,911.44 = 187,511.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,334.54x = 369,911.44 × 187,511.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,334.54x = 69,362,545,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,362,545,406.36/268,334.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,492.80

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