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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,212.72, 366,005.48 and 163,242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,212.72, 366,005.48 and 163,242.88 is: 225,282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,212.72 : 366,005.48 = 163,242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,212.72/366,005.48 = 163,242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,212.72x = 366,005.48 × 163,242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,212.72x = 59,747,788,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,747,788,650.98/265,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,282.52

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