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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,008.30, 394,512.45 and 157,773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,008.30, 394,512.45 and 157,773.10 is: 236,659.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,008.30 : 394,512.45 = 157,773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,008.30/394,512.45 = 157,773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,008.30x = 394,512.45 × 157,773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,008.30x = 62,243,452,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,243,452,225.10/263,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,659.65

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