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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,193.08, 363,184.35 and 155,744.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,193.08, 363,184.35 and 155,744.42 is: 214,914.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,193.08 : 363,184.35 = 155,744.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,193.08/363,184.35 = 155,744.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,193.08x = 363,184.35 × 155,744.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,193.08x = 56,563,935,943.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,563,935,943.83/263,193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,914.22

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