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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,537.80, 365,019.50 and 162,530.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,537.80, 365,019.50 and 162,530.45 is: 224,265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,537.80 : 365,019.50 = 162,530.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,537.80/365,019.50 = 162,530.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,537.80x = 365,019.50 × 162,530.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,537.80x = 59,326,782,175.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,326,782,175.00/264,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,265.81

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