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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,285.48, 357,842.88 and 163,787.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,285.48, 357,842.88 and 163,787.56 is: 226,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,285.48 : 357,842.88 = 163,787.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,285.48/357,842.88 = 163,787.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,285.48x = 357,842.88 × 163,787.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,285.48x = 58,610,212,178.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,610,212,178.57/259,285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,045.10

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