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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,971.43, 364,253.28 and 162,001.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,971.43, 364,253.28 and 162,001.18 is: 223,544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,971.43 : 364,253.28 = 162,001.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,971.43/364,253.28 = 162,001.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,971.43x = 364,253.28 × 162,001.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,971.43x = 59,009,459,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,009,459,357.60/263,971.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,544.88

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