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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,462.65, 362,188.03 and 155,067.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,462.65, 362,188.03 and 155,067.45 is: 213,986.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,462.65 : 362,188.03 = 155,067.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,462.65/362,188.03 = 155,067.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,462.65x = 362,188.03 × 155,067.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,462.65x = 56,163,574,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,163,574,232.62/262,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,986.92

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