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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,858.58, 365,561.85 and 162,970.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,858.58, 365,561.85 and 162,970.66 is: 224,934.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,858.58 : 365,561.85 = 162,970.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,858.58/365,561.85 = 162,970.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,858.58x = 365,561.85 × 162,970.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,858.58x = 59,575,855,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,575,855,965.32/264,858.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,934.59

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