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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,050.38, 395,501.85 and 162,539.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,050.38, 395,501.85 and 162,539.02 is: 243,455.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,050.38 : 395,501.85 = 162,539.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,050.38/395,501.85 = 162,539.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,050.38x = 395,501.85 × 162,539.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,050.38x = 64,284,483,107.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,284,483,107.19/264,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,455.37

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