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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,811.59, 394,466.62 and 162,668.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,811.59, 394,466.62 and 162,668.86 is: 244,157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,811.59 : 394,466.62 = 162,668.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,811.59/394,466.62 = 162,668.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,811.59x = 394,466.62 × 162,668.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,811.59x = 64,167,435,383.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,167,435,383.45/262,811.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,157.56

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