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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,537.67, 365,019.33 and 162,530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,537.67, 365,019.33 and 162,530.32 is: 224,265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,537.67 : 365,019.33 = 162,530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,537.67/365,019.33 = 162,530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,537.67x = 365,019.33 × 162,530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,537.67x = 59,326,708,511.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,326,708,511.09/264,537.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,265.63

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