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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,962.32, 364,104.90 and 162,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,962.32, 364,104.90 and 162,004.38 is: 223,465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,962.32 : 364,104.90 = 162,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,962.32/364,104.90 = 162,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,962.32x = 364,104.90 × 162,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,962.32x = 58,986,588,579.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,986,588,579.46/263,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,465.94

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