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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,968.12, 367,003.02 and 162,654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,968.12, 367,003.02 and 162,654.24 is: 224,442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,968.12 : 367,003.02 = 162,654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,968.12/367,003.02 = 162,654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,968.12x = 367,003.02 × 162,654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,968.12x = 59,694,597,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,694,597,295.80/265,968.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,442.68

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