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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,178.28, 361,751.71 and 153,261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,178.28, 361,751.71 and 153,261.47 is: 211,469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,178.28 : 361,751.71 = 153,261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,178.28/361,751.71 = 153,261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,178.28x = 361,751.71 × 153,261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,178.28x = 55,442,598,849.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,442,598,849.61/262,178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,469.08

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