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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,232.13, 366,028.23 and 163,316.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,232.13, 366,028.23 and 163,316.37 is: 225,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,232.13 : 366,028.23 = 163,316.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,232.13/366,028.23 = 163,316.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,232.13x = 366,028.23 × 163,316.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,232.13x = 59,778,401,841.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,778,401,841.13/265,232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,381.45

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