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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,323.61, 357,723.50 and 162,669.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,323.61, 357,723.50 and 162,669.15 is: 224,393.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,323.61 : 357,723.50 = 162,669.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,323.61/357,723.50 = 162,669.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,323.61x = 357,723.50 × 162,669.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,323.61x = 58,190,577,680.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,190,577,680.03/259,323.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,393.67

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