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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,741.52, 362,445.82 and 165,910.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,741.52, 362,445.82 and 165,910.27 is: 228,869.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,741.52 : 362,445.82 = 165,910.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,741.52/362,445.82 = 165,910.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,741.52x = 362,445.82 × 165,910.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,741.52x = 60,133,483,856.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,133,483,856.57/262,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,869.37

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