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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,966.97, 364,247.16 and 161,996.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,966.97, 364,247.16 and 161,996.73 is: 223,538.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,966.97 : 364,247.16 = 161,996.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,966.97/364,247.16 = 161,996.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,966.97x = 364,247.16 × 161,996.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,966.97x = 59,006,847,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,006,847,683.66/263,966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,538.75

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