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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,682.74, 365,114.34 and 162,637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,682.74, 365,114.34 and 162,637.32 is: 224,348.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,682.74 : 365,114.34 = 162,637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,682.74/365,114.34 = 162,637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,682.74x = 365,114.34 × 162,637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,682.74x = 59,381,217,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,381,217,751.17/264,682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,348.66

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