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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,375.68, 362,171.93 and 154,946.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,375.68, 362,171.93 and 154,946.15 is: 213,880.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,375.68 : 362,171.93 = 154,946.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,375.68/362,171.93 = 154,946.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,375.68x = 362,171.93 × 154,946.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,375.68x = 56,117,143,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,117,143,605.98/262,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,880.89

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