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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,423.67, 362,054.39 and 159,091.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,423.67, 362,054.39 and 159,091.19 is: 219,491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,423.67 : 362,054.39 = 159,091.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,423.67/362,054.39 = 159,091.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,423.67x = 362,054.39 × 159,091.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,423.67x = 57,599,664,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,599,664,067.85/262,423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,491.11

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