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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,376.24, 362,014.80 and 153,463.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,376.24, 362,014.80 and 153,463.64 is: 211,742.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,376.24 : 362,014.80 = 153,463.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,376.24/362,014.80 = 153,463.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,376.24x = 362,014.80 × 153,463.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,376.24x = 55,556,108,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,556,108,941.87/262,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,742.15

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