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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,384.68, 362,184.36 and 154,955.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,384.68, 362,184.36 and 154,955.16 is: 213,893.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,384.68 : 362,184.36 = 154,955.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,384.68/362,184.36 = 154,955.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,384.68x = 362,184.36 × 154,955.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,384.68x = 56,122,335,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,122,335,453.30/262,384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,893.34

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