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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,579.35, 366,468.60 and 162,161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,579.35, 366,468.60 and 162,161.52 is: 223,764.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,579.35 : 366,468.60 = 162,161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,579.35/366,468.60 = 162,161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,579.35x = 366,468.60 × 162,161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,579.35x = 59,427,105,208.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,427,105,208.27/265,579.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,764.03

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