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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,169.53, 361,739.71 and 153,252.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,169.53, 361,739.71 and 153,252.83 is: 211,457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,169.53 : 361,739.71 = 153,252.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,169.53/361,739.71 = 153,252.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,169.53x = 361,739.71 × 153,252.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,169.53x = 55,437,633,889.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,437,633,889.54/262,169.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,457.20

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