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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,224.89, 364,829.97 and 162,390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,224.89, 364,829.97 and 162,390.88 is: 224,222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,224.89 : 364,829.97 = 162,390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,224.89/364,829.97 = 162,390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,224.89x = 364,829.97 × 162,390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,224.89x = 59,245,059,878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,245,059,878.67/264,224.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,222.10

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