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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,950.56, 365,443.76 and 162,841.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,950.56, 365,443.76 and 162,841.96 is: 224,606.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,950.56 : 365,443.76 = 162,841.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,950.56/365,443.76 = 162,841.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,950.56x = 365,443.76 × 162,841.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,950.56x = 59,509,577,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,509,577,641.67/264,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,606.35

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