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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,462.98, 365,114.66 and 161,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,462.98, 365,114.66 and 161,136.14 is: 222,462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,462.98 : 365,114.66 = 161,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,462.98/365,114.66 = 161,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,462.98x = 365,114.66 × 161,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,462.98x = 58,833,164,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,833,164,338.56/264,462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,462.76

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