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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,424.02, 362,194.59 and 164,352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,424.02, 362,194.59 and 164,352.73 is: 226,837.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,424.02 : 362,194.59 = 164,352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,424.02/362,194.59 = 164,352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,424.02x = 362,194.59 × 164,352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,424.02x = 59,527,669,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,527,669,657.73/262,424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,837.73

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