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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,419.27, 362,188.04 and 164,347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,419.27, 362,188.04 and 164,347.98 is: 226,831.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,419.27 : 362,188.04 = 164,347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,419.27/362,188.04 = 164,347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,419.27x = 362,188.04 × 164,347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,419.27x = 59,524,871,932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,524,871,932.42/262,419.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,831.18

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