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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,848.10, 366,993.23 and 163,891.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,848.10, 366,993.23 and 163,891.78 is: 226,246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,848.10 : 366,993.23 = 163,891.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,848.10/366,993.23 = 163,891.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,848.10x = 366,993.23 × 163,891.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,848.10x = 60,147,173,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,147,173,712.65/265,848.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,246.39

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