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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,496.79, 365,139.99 and 167,799.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,496.79, 365,139.99 and 167,799.42 is: 231,648.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,496.79 : 365,139.99 = 167,799.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,496.79/365,139.99 = 167,799.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,496.79x = 365,139.99 × 167,799.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,496.79x = 61,270,278,540.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,270,278,540.81/264,496.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,648.48

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