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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,846.08, 365,544.60 and 162,958.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,846.08, 365,544.60 and 162,958.16 is: 224,917.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,846.08 : 365,544.60 = 162,958.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,846.08/365,544.60 = 162,958.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,846.08x = 365,544.60 × 162,958.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,846.08x = 59,568,475,413.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,568,475,413.94/264,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,917.34

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