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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,740.48, 362,451.96 and 155,258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,740.48, 362,451.96 and 155,258.52 is: 214,180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,740.48 : 362,451.96 = 155,258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,740.48/362,451.96 = 155,258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,740.48x = 362,451.96 × 155,258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,740.48x = 56,273,754,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,273,754,880.70/262,740.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,180.00

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