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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,560.67, 377,687.07 and 187,663.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,560.67, 377,687.07 and 187,663.59 is: 259,094.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,560.67 : 377,687.07 = 187,663.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,560.67/377,687.07 = 187,663.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,560.67x = 377,687.07 × 187,663.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,560.67x = 70,878,111,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,878,111,452.78/273,560.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,094.67

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