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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,279.44, 392,754.80 and 162,634.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,279.44, 392,754.80 and 162,634.26 is: 243,539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,279.44 : 392,754.80 = 162,634.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,279.44/392,754.80 = 162,634.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,279.44x = 392,754.80 × 162,634.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,279.44x = 63,875,386,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,875,386,259.45/262,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,539.43

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