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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,969.12, 367,004.40 and 162,655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,969.12, 367,004.40 and 162,655.24 is: 224,444.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,969.12 : 367,004.40 = 162,655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,969.12/367,004.40 = 162,655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,969.12x = 367,004.40 × 162,655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,969.12x = 59,695,188,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,695,188,763.06/265,969.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,444.06

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