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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,972.43, 364,254.66 and 162,002.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,972.43, 364,254.66 and 162,002.18 is: 223,546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,972.43 : 364,254.66 = 162,002.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,972.43/364,254.66 = 162,002.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,972.43x = 364,254.66 × 162,002.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,972.43x = 59,010,047,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,010,047,173.89/263,972.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,546.25

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