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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,806.78, 394,459.20 and 162,664.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,806.78, 394,459.20 and 162,664.02 is: 244,150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,806.78 : 394,459.20 = 162,664.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,806.78/394,459.20 = 162,664.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,806.78x = 394,459.20 × 162,664.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,806.78x = 64,164,319,197.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,164,319,197.98/262,806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,150.17

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