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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,716.34, 363,854.69 and 165,610.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,716.34, 363,854.69 and 165,610.15 is: 228,495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,716.34 : 363,854.69 = 165,610.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,716.34/363,854.69 = 165,610.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,716.34x = 363,854.69 × 165,610.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,716.34x = 60,258,027,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,258,027,141.78/263,716.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,495.61

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