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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,435.26, 362,035.92 and 154,933.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,435.26, 362,035.92 and 154,933.27 is: 213,734.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,435.26 : 362,035.92 = 154,933.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,435.26/362,035.92 = 154,933.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,435.26x = 362,035.92 × 154,933.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,435.26x = 56,091,408,943.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,091,408,943.06/262,435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,734.27

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