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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,004.94, 395,433.92 and 162,493.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,004.94, 395,433.92 and 162,493.58 is: 243,387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,004.94 : 395,433.92 = 162,493.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,004.94/395,433.92 = 162,493.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,004.94x = 395,433.92 × 162,493.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,004.94x = 64,255,473,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,255,473,314.23/264,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,387.39

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