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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,638.42, 366,417.18 and 162,224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,638.42, 366,417.18 and 162,224.10 is: 223,769.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,638.42 : 366,417.18 = 162,224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,638.42/366,417.18 = 162,224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,638.42x = 366,417.18 × 162,224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,638.42x = 59,441,697,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,441,697,250.04/265,638.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,769.20

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