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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,927.72, 362,914.58 and 155,535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,927.72, 362,914.58 and 155,535.08 is: 214,682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,927.72 : 362,914.58 = 155,535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,927.72/362,914.58 = 155,535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,927.72x = 362,914.58 × 155,535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,927.72x = 56,445,948,233.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,445,948,233.47/262,927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,682.38

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