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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,886.16, 362,799.96 and 152,527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,886.16, 362,799.96 and 152,527.42 is: 210,497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,886.16 : 362,799.96 = 152,527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,886.16/362,799.96 = 152,527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,886.16x = 362,799.96 × 152,527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,886.16x = 55,336,940,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,336,940,060.90/262,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,497.73

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