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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,888.36, 365,651.82 and 162,955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,888.36, 365,651.82 and 162,955.13 is: 224,943.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,888.36 : 365,651.82 = 162,955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,888.36/365,651.82 = 162,955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,888.36x = 365,651.82 × 162,955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,888.36x = 59,584,838,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,584,838,034.58/264,888.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,943.21

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