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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,336.09, 364,973.38 and 162,498.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,336.09, 364,973.38 and 162,498.09 is: 224,363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,336.09 : 364,973.38 = 162,498.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,336.09/364,973.38 = 162,498.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,336.09x = 364,973.38 × 162,498.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,336.09x = 59,307,476,338.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,307,476,338.35/264,336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,363.90

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