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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,528.92, 362,335.13 and 152,132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,528.92, 362,335.13 and 152,132.09 is: 209,968.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,528.92 : 362,335.13 = 152,132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,528.92/362,335.13 = 152,132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,528.92x = 362,335.13 × 152,132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,528.92x = 55,122,798,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,122,798,034.99/262,528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,968.48

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