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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,140.32, 364,434 and 162,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,140.32, 364,434 and 162,060.96 is: 223,595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,140.32 : 364,434 = 162,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,140.32/364,434 = 162,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,140.32x = 364,434 × 162,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,140.32x = 59,060,523,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,060,523,896.64/264,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,595.26

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