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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,488, 365,026.72 and 163,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,488, 365,026.72 and 163,901.12 is: 226,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,488 : 365,026.72 = 163,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,488/365,026.72 = 163,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,488x = 365,026.72 × 163,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,488x = 59,828,288,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,828,288,237.93/264,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,204.17

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