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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,327.41, 362,072.34 and 153,482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,327.41, 362,072.34 and 153,482.40 is: 211,841.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,327.41 : 362,072.34 = 153,482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,327.41/362,072.34 = 153,482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,327.41x = 362,072.34 × 153,482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,327.41x = 55,571,731,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,571,731,716.82/262,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,841.12

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