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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,426.28, 362,194.66 and 154,989.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,426.28, 362,194.66 and 154,989.16 is: 213,912.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,426.28 : 362,194.66 = 154,989.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,426.28/362,194.66 = 154,989.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,426.28x = 362,194.66 × 154,989.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,426.28x = 56,136,246,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,136,246,109.89/262,426.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,912.44

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