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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,220.36, 366,011.99 and 163,304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,220.36, 366,011.99 and 163,304.62 is: 225,365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,220.36 : 366,011.99 = 163,304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,220.36/366,011.99 = 163,304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,220.36x = 366,011.99 × 163,304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,220.36x = 59,771,448,942.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,771,448,942.39/265,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,365.24

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