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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,966.14, 362,918.67 and 155,570.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,966.14, 362,918.67 and 155,570.70 is: 214,702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,966.14 : 362,918.67 = 155,570.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,966.14/362,918.67 = 155,570.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,966.14x = 362,918.67 × 155,570.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,966.14x = 56,459,511,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,459,511,534.97/262,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,702.59

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