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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,104.60, 364,469.31 and 162,079.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,104.60, 364,469.31 and 162,079.01 is: 223,672.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,104.60 : 364,469.31 = 162,079.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,104.60/364,469.31 = 162,079.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,104.60x = 364,469.31 × 162,079.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,104.60x = 59,072,823,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,072,823,117.84/264,104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,672.08

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