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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,234.74, 364,639.23 and 160,831.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,234.74, 364,639.23 and 160,831.55 is: 221,944.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,234.74 : 364,639.23 = 160,831.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,234.74/364,639.23 = 160,831.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,234.74x = 364,639.23 × 160,831.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,234.74x = 58,645,490,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,645,490,728.51/264,234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,944.67

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