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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,352.91, 367,395.95 and 162,938.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,352.91, 367,395.95 and 162,938.79 is: 224,750.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,352.91 : 367,395.95 = 162,938.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,352.91/367,395.95 = 162,938.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,352.91x = 367,395.95 × 162,938.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,352.91x = 59,863,051,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,863,051,951.25/266,352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,750.89

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