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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,924.28, 368,362.73 and 163,556.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,924.28, 368,362.73 and 163,556.68 is: 225,712.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,924.28 : 368,362.73 = 163,556.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,924.28/368,362.73 = 163,556.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,924.28x = 368,362.73 × 163,556.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,924.28x = 60,248,182,494.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,248,182,494.94/266,924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,712.64

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