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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,126.90, 364,560.17 and 162,176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,126.90, 364,560.17 and 162,176.79 is: 223,843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,126.90 : 364,560.17 = 162,176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,126.90/364,560.17 = 162,176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,126.90x = 364,560.17 × 162,176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,126.90x = 59,123,197,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,123,197,321.57/264,126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,843.91

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