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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,219.14, 361,808.10 and 153,302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,219.14, 361,808.10 and 153,302.49 is: 211,525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,219.14 : 361,808.10 = 153,302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,219.14/361,808.10 = 153,302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,219.14x = 361,808.10 × 153,302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,219.14x = 55,466,082,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,466,082,632.17/262,219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,525.68

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