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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,244.08, 361,842.60 and 153,327.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,244.08, 361,842.60 and 153,327.43 is: 211,560.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,244.08 : 361,842.60 = 153,327.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,244.08/361,842.60 = 153,327.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,244.08x = 361,842.60 × 153,327.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,244.08x = 55,480,395,922.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,480,395,922.52/262,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,560.15

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