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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,431.02, 362,204.25 and 164,359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,431.02, 362,204.25 and 164,359.73 is: 226,847.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,431.02 : 362,204.25 = 164,359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,431.02/362,204.25 = 164,359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,431.02x = 362,204.25 × 164,359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,431.02x = 59,531,792,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,531,792,734.85/262,431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,847.39

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