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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,599.14, 362,430.96 and 152,201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,599.14, 362,430.96 and 152,201.36 is: 210,063.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,599.14 : 362,430.96 = 152,201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,599.14/362,430.96 = 152,201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,599.14x = 362,430.96 × 152,201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,599.14x = 55,162,485,018.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,162,485,018.11/262,599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,063.46

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