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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,193.58, 363,185.04 and 155,744.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,193.58, 363,185.04 and 155,744.92 is: 214,914.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,193.58 : 363,185.04 = 155,744.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,193.58/363,185.04 = 155,744.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,193.58x = 363,185.04 × 155,744.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,193.58x = 56,564,225,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,564,225,000.00/263,193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,914.91

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