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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,376.89, 365,029.74 and 162,539.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,376.89, 365,029.74 and 162,539.01 is: 224,420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,376.89 : 365,029.74 = 162,539.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,376.89/365,029.74 = 162,539.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,376.89x = 365,029.74 × 162,539.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,376.89x = 59,331,572,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,331,572,560.16/264,376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,420.42

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