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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,991.92, 365,745.38 and 163,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,991.92, 365,745.38 and 163,017.56 is: 224,999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,991.92 : 365,745.38 = 163,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,991.92/365,745.38 = 163,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,991.92x = 365,745.38 × 163,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,991.92x = 59,622,916,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,622,916,785.06/264,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,999.00

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