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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,582.74, 394,002.63 and 162,716.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,582.74, 394,002.63 and 162,716.22 is: 244,153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,582.74 : 394,002.63 = 162,716.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,582.74/394,002.63 = 162,716.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,582.74x = 394,002.63 × 162,716.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,582.74x = 64,110,618,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,110,618,623.66/262,582.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,153.97

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