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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,753.82, 363,969.72 and 154,843.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,753.82, 363,969.72 and 154,843.38 is: 213,677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,753.82 : 363,969.72 = 154,843.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,753.82/363,969.72 = 154,843.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,753.82x = 363,969.72 × 154,843.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,753.82x = 56,358,301,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,358,301,662.45/263,753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,677.67

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