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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,759.46, 394,267.59 and 162,892.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,759.46, 394,267.59 and 162,892.94 is: 244,419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,759.46 : 394,267.59 = 162,892.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,759.46/394,267.59 = 162,892.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,759.46x = 394,267.59 × 162,892.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,759.46x = 64,223,404,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,223,404,910.48/262,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,419.01

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