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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,161.13, 363,140.28 and 155,712.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,161.13, 363,140.28 and 155,712.33 is: 214,869.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,161.13 : 363,140.28 = 155,712.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,161.13/363,140.28 = 155,712.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,161.13x = 363,140.28 × 155,712.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,161.13x = 56,545,419,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,545,419,115.65/263,161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,869.96

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