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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,536.67, 365,017.95 and 162,529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,536.67, 365,017.95 and 162,529.32 is: 224,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,536.67 : 365,017.95 = 162,529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,536.67/365,017.95 = 162,529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,536.67x = 365,017.95 × 162,529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,536.67x = 59,326,119,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,326,119,201.29/264,536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,264.25

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