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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,219.89, 361,809.14 and 153,303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,219.89, 361,809.14 and 153,303.24 is: 211,526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,219.89 : 361,809.14 = 153,303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,219.89/361,809.14 = 153,303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,219.89x = 361,809.14 × 153,303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,219.89x = 55,466,512,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,466,512,657.10/262,219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,526.72

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