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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,574.56, 365,170.64 and 162,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,574.56, 365,170.64 and 162,687.68 is: 224,544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,574.56 : 365,170.64 = 162,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,574.56/365,170.64 = 162,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,574.56x = 365,170.64 × 162,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,574.56x = 59,408,761,586.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,408,761,586.42/264,574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,544.50

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