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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,264.23, 357,813.50 and 163,766.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,264.23, 357,813.50 and 163,766.31 is: 226,015.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,264.23 : 357,813.50 = 163,766.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,264.23/357,813.50 = 163,766.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,264.23x = 357,813.50 × 163,766.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,264.23x = 58,597,795,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,597,795,744.35/259,264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,015.74

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