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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,810.88, 394,465.52 and 162,668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,810.88, 394,465.52 and 162,668.14 is: 244,156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,810.88 : 394,465.52 = 162,668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,810.88/394,465.52 = 162,668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,810.88x = 394,465.52 × 162,668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,810.88x = 64,166,972,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,166,972,432.53/262,810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,156.45

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