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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,008.07, 361,572.46 and 153,118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,008.07, 361,572.46 and 153,118.76 is: 211,304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,008.07 : 361,572.46 = 153,118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,008.07/361,572.46 = 153,118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,008.07x = 361,572.46 × 153,118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,008.07x = 55,363,524,534.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,363,524,534.69/262,008.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,304.66

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