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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,025.12, 357,507.84 and 163,467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,025.12, 357,507.84 and 163,467.68 is: 225,618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,025.12 : 357,507.84 = 163,467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,025.12/357,507.84 = 163,467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,025.12x = 357,507.84 × 163,467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,025.12x = 58,440,977,186.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,440,977,186.61/259,025.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,618.96

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