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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,964.20, 401,363.10 and 162,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,964.20, 401,363.10 and 162,599.40 is: 243,545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,964.20 : 401,363.10 = 162,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,964.20/401,363.10 = 162,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,964.20x = 401,363.10 × 162,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,964.20x = 65,261,399,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,261,399,242.14/267,964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,545.22

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