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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,286.48, 357,844.26 and 163,788.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,286.48, 357,844.26 and 163,788.56 is: 226,046.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,286.48 : 357,844.26 = 163,788.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,286.48/357,844.26 = 163,788.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,286.48x = 357,844.26 × 163,788.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,286.48x = 58,610,796,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,610,796,049.67/259,286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,046.48

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