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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,609.99, 365,219.28 and 162,723.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,609.99, 365,219.28 and 162,723.06 is: 224,593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,609.99 : 365,219.28 = 162,723.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,609.99/365,219.28 = 162,723.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,609.99x = 365,219.28 × 162,723.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,609.99x = 59,429,598,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,429,598,812.60/264,609.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,593.18

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