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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,048.74, 364,360.46 and 162,078.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,048.74, 364,360.46 and 162,078.49 is: 223,651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,048.74 : 364,360.46 = 162,078.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,048.74/364,360.46 = 162,078.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,048.74x = 364,360.46 × 162,078.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,048.74x = 59,054,995,437.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,054,995,437.79/264,048.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,651.88

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