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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,630.04, 365,247.23 and 162,743.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,630.04, 365,247.23 and 162,743.18 is: 224,621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,630.04 : 365,247.23 = 162,743.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,630.04/365,247.23 = 162,743.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,630.04x = 365,247.23 × 162,743.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,630.04x = 59,441,493,056.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,441,493,056.44/264,630.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,621.11

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