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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,530.42, 362,337.20 and 152,133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,530.42, 362,337.20 and 152,133.59 is: 209,970.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,530.42 : 362,337.20 = 152,133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,530.42/362,337.20 = 152,133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,530.42x = 362,337.20 × 152,133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,530.42x = 55,123,656,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,123,656,454.19/262,530.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,970.55

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