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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,652.45, 368,017.97 and 163,348.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,652.45, 368,017.97 and 163,348.29 is: 225,443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,652.45 : 368,017.97 = 163,348.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,652.45/368,017.97 = 163,348.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,652.45x = 368,017.97 × 163,348.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,652.45x = 60,115,105,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,115,105,272.03/266,652.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,443.66

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