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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,985.98, 367,115.29 and 162,637.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,985.98, 367,115.29 and 162,637.85 is: 224,473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,985.98 : 367,115.29 = 162,637.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,985.98/367,115.29 = 162,637.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,985.98x = 367,115.29 × 162,637.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,985.98x = 59,706,838,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,706,838,818.96/265,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,473.63

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