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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,578.35, 366,467.22 and 162,160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,578.35, 366,467.22 and 162,160.52 is: 223,762.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,578.35 : 366,467.22 = 162,160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,578.35/366,467.22 = 162,160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,578.35x = 366,467.22 × 162,160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,578.35x = 59,426,513,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,426,513,125.82/265,578.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,762.65

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