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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,971.92, 364,253.97 and 162,001.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,971.92, 364,253.97 and 162,001.68 is: 223,545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,971.92 : 364,253.97 = 162,001.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,971.92/364,253.97 = 162,001.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,971.92x = 364,253.97 × 162,001.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,971.92x = 59,009,755,086.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,009,755,086.67/263,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,545.58

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