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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,834.36, 365,577.30 and 162,901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,834.36, 365,577.30 and 162,901.13 is: 224,868.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,834.36 : 365,577.30 = 162,901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,834.36/365,577.30 = 162,901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,834.36x = 365,577.30 × 162,901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,834.36x = 59,552,953,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,552,953,444.46/264,834.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,868.68

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