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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,103.70, 356,312.60 and 161,361.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,103.70, 356,312.60 and 161,361.30 is: 222,759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,103.70 : 356,312.60 = 161,361.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,103.70/356,312.60 = 161,361.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,103.70x = 356,312.60 × 161,361.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,103.70x = 57,495,064,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,495,064,342.38/258,103.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,759.55

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