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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,971.12, 367,007.16 and 162,657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,971.12, 367,007.16 and 162,657.24 is: 224,446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,971.12 : 367,007.16 = 162,657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,971.12/367,007.16 = 162,657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,971.12x = 367,007.16 × 162,657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,971.12x = 59,696,371,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,696,371,705.84/265,971.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,446.82

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