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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,176.10, 361,852.76 and 164,104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,176.10, 361,852.76 and 164,104.85 is: 226,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,176.10 : 361,852.76 = 164,104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,176.10/361,852.76 = 164,104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,176.10x = 361,852.76 × 164,104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,176.10x = 59,381,791,955.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,381,791,955.20/262,176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,495.82

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