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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,489, 365,028.10 and 163,902.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,489, 365,028.10 and 163,902.12 is: 226,205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,489 : 365,028.10 = 163,902.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,489/365,028.10 = 163,902.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,489x = 365,028.10 × 163,902.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,489x = 59,828,879,449.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,828,879,449.57/264,489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,205.55

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