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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,942.20, 366,982.74 and 163,955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,942.20, 366,982.74 and 163,955.10 is: 226,247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,942.20 : 366,982.74 = 163,955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,942.20/366,982.74 = 163,955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,942.20x = 366,982.74 × 163,955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,942.20x = 60,168,691,834.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,168,691,834.97/265,942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,247.25

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