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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,715.72, 365,159.86 and 162,670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,715.72, 365,159.86 and 162,670.36 is: 224,394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,715.72 : 365,159.86 = 162,670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,715.72/365,159.86 = 162,670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,715.72x = 365,159.86 × 162,670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,715.72x = 59,400,685,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,400,685,883.75/264,715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,394.25

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