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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,137.47, 357,329.99 and 162,306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,137.47, 357,329.99 and 162,306.83 is: 223,808.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,137.47 : 357,329.99 = 162,306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,137.47/357,329.99 = 162,306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,137.47x = 357,329.99 × 162,306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,137.47x = 57,997,095,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,997,095,342.65/259,137.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,808.22

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