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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,246.08, 361,845.36 and 153,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,246.08, 361,845.36 and 153,329.44 is: 211,562.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,246.08 : 361,845.36 = 153,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,246.08/361,845.36 = 153,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,246.08x = 361,845.36 × 153,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,246.08x = 55,481,546,415.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,481,546,415.40/262,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,562.92

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