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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,397.44, 362,082.24 and 153,485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,397.44, 362,082.24 and 153,485.76 is: 211,795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,397.44 : 362,082.24 = 153,485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,397.44/362,082.24 = 153,485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,397.44x = 362,082.24 × 153,485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,397.44x = 55,574,467,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,574,467,788.90/262,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,795.01

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