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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,857.58, 365,560.47 and 162,969.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,857.58, 365,560.47 and 162,969.66 is: 224,933.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,857.58 : 365,560.47 = 162,969.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,857.58/365,560.47 = 162,969.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,857.58x = 365,560.47 × 162,969.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,857.58x = 59,575,265,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,575,265,505.34/264,857.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,933.21

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