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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,135.97, 357,327.92 and 162,305.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,135.97, 357,327.92 and 162,305.33 is: 223,806.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,135.97 : 357,327.92 = 162,305.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,135.97/357,327.92 = 162,305.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,135.97x = 357,327.92 × 162,305.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,135.97x = 57,996,224,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,996,224,592.94/259,135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,806.16

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