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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,967.97, 364,248.54 and 161,997.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,967.97, 364,248.54 and 161,997.73 is: 223,540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,967.97 : 364,248.54 = 161,997.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,967.97/364,248.54 = 161,997.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,967.97x = 364,248.54 × 161,997.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,967.97x = 59,007,436,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,007,436,635.81/263,967.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,540.14

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