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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,643.56, 365,265.86 and 162,756.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,643.56, 365,265.86 and 162,756.68 is: 224,639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,643.56 : 365,265.86 = 162,756.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,643.56/365,265.86 = 162,756.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,643.56x = 365,265.86 × 162,756.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,643.56x = 59,449,456,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,449,456,050.83/264,643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,639.72

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