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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,182.20, 362,019.24 and 211,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,182.20, 362,019.24 and 211,034 is: 291,394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,182.20 : 362,019.24 = 211,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,182.20/362,019.24 = 211,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,182.20x = 362,019.24 × 211,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,182.20x = 76,398,368,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,398,368,294.16/262,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,394.18

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