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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,211.23, 365,999.43 and 163,295.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,211.23, 365,999.43 and 163,295.49 is: 225,352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,211.23 : 365,999.43 = 163,295.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,211.23/365,999.43 = 163,295.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,211.23x = 365,999.43 × 163,295.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,211.23x = 59,766,057,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,766,057,327.89/265,211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,352.67

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