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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,233.24, 364,637.16 and 160,830.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,233.24, 364,637.16 and 160,830.05 is: 221,942.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,233.24 : 364,637.16 = 160,830.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,233.24/364,637.16 = 160,830.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,233.24x = 364,637.16 × 160,830.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,233.24x = 58,644,610,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,644,610,851.47/264,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,942.60

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