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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,454.12, 365,011.50 and 162,504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,454.12, 365,011.50 and 162,504.28 is: 224,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,454.12 : 365,011.50 = 162,504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,454.12/365,011.50 = 162,504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,454.12x = 365,011.50 × 162,504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,454.12x = 59,315,930,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,315,930,999.22/264,454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,295.73

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