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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,260.48, 357,808.32 and 163,762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,260.48, 357,808.32 and 163,762.56 is: 226,010.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,260.48 : 357,808.32 = 163,762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,260.48/357,808.32 = 163,762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,260.48x = 357,808.32 × 163,762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,260.48x = 58,595,606,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,595,606,472.50/259,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,010.56

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