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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,972.92, 364,255.34 and 162,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,972.92, 364,255.34 and 162,002.68 is: 223,546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,972.92 : 364,255.34 = 162,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,972.92/364,255.34 = 162,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,972.92x = 364,255.34 × 162,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,972.92x = 59,010,341,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,010,341,284.31/263,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,546.95

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