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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,423.27, 362,193.57 and 164,351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,423.27, 362,193.57 and 164,351.98 is: 226,836.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,423.27 : 362,193.57 = 164,351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,423.27/362,193.57 = 164,351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,423.27x = 362,193.57 × 164,351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,423.27x = 59,527,230,372.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,527,230,372.77/262,423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,836.71

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