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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,377.24, 362,016.18 and 153,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,377.24, 362,016.18 and 153,464.64 is: 211,743.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,377.24 : 362,016.18 = 153,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,377.24/362,016.18 = 153,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,377.24x = 362,016.18 × 153,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,377.24x = 55,556,682,737.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,556,682,737.88/262,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,743.53

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