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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,390, 363,362.37 and 154,438.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,390, 363,362.37 and 154,438.73 is: 213,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,390 : 363,362.37 = 154,438.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,390/363,362.37 = 154,438.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,390x = 363,362.37 × 154,438.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,390x = 56,117,221,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,117,221,135.78/263,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,057.52

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