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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,640.56, 365,261.72 and 162,753.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,640.56, 365,261.72 and 162,753.68 is: 224,635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,640.56 : 365,261.72 = 162,753.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,640.56/365,261.72 = 162,753.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,640.56x = 365,261.72 × 162,753.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,640.56x = 59,447,686,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447,686,453.05/264,640.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,635.58

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