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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,258.08, 361,861.92 and 153,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,258.08, 361,861.92 and 153,341.44 is: 211,579.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,258.08 : 361,861.92 = 153,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,258.08/361,861.92 = 153,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,258.08x = 361,861.92 × 153,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,258.08x = 55,488,427,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,488,427,893.96/262,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,579.48

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