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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,131.15, 364,566.03 and 162,181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,131.15, 364,566.03 and 162,181.04 is: 223,849.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,131.15 : 364,566.03 = 162,181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,131.15/364,566.03 = 162,181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,131.15x = 364,566.03 × 162,181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,131.15x = 59,125,697,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,125,697,894.07/264,131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,849.77

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