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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,642.06, 365,263.79 and 162,755.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,642.06, 365,263.79 and 162,755.18 is: 224,637.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,642.06 : 365,263.79 = 162,755.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,642.06/365,263.79 = 162,755.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,642.06x = 365,263.79 × 162,755.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,642.06x = 59,448,573,888.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,448,573,888.93/264,642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,637.66

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