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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,324.80, 357,513.12 and 163,783.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,324.80, 357,513.12 and 163,783.68 is: 225,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,324.80 : 357,513.12 = 163,783.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,324.80/357,513.12 = 163,783.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,324.80x = 357,513.12 × 163,783.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,324.80x = 58,554,814,441.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,554,814,441.88/259,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,797.20

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