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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,970.12, 367,005.78 and 162,656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,970.12, 367,005.78 and 162,656.24 is: 224,445.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,970.12 : 367,005.78 = 162,656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,970.12/367,005.78 = 162,656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,970.12x = 367,005.78 × 162,656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,970.12x = 59,695,780,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,695,780,233.07/265,970.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,445.44

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