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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,217.86, 366,008.54 and 163,302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,217.86, 366,008.54 and 163,302.12 is: 225,361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,217.86 : 366,008.54 = 163,302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,217.86/366,008.54 = 163,302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,217.86x = 366,008.54 × 163,302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,217.86x = 59,769,970,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,769,970,520.10/265,217.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,361.79

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