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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,112.66, 360,336.39 and 164,380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,112.66, 360,336.39 and 164,380.52 is: 226,845.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,112.66 : 360,336.39 = 164,380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,112.66/360,336.39 = 164,380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,112.66x = 360,336.39 × 164,380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,112.66x = 59,232,282,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,232,282,712.70/261,112.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,845.69

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