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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,427.02, 362,198.73 and 164,355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,427.02, 362,198.73 and 164,355.73 is: 226,841.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,427.02 : 362,198.73 = 164,355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,427.02/362,198.73 = 164,355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,427.02x = 362,198.73 × 164,355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,427.02x = 59,529,436,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,529,436,674.22/262,427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,841.87

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