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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,645.92, 362,451.06 and 155,254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,645.92, 362,451.06 and 155,254.68 is: 214,251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,645.92 : 362,451.06 = 155,254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,645.92/362,451.06 = 155,254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,645.92x = 362,451.06 × 155,254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,645.92x = 56,272,223,335.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,272,223,335.96/262,645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,251.28

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