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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,345.78, 356,368.54 and 161,381.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,345.78, 356,368.54 and 161,381.07 is: 222,613.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,345.78 : 356,368.54 = 161,381.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,345.78/356,368.54 = 161,381.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,345.78x = 356,368.54 × 161,381.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,345.78x = 57,511,136,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,511,136,299.54/258,345.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,613.03

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