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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,497.60, 366,327.36 and 162,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,497.60, 366,327.36 and 162,186.24 is: 223,780.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,497.60 : 366,327.36 = 162,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,497.60/366,327.36 = 162,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,497.60x = 366,327.36 × 162,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,497.60x = 59,413,257,127.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,413,257,127.53/265,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,780.77

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