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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,389.73, 358,124.41 and 162,726.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,389.73, 358,124.41 and 162,726.11 is: 224,666.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,389.73 : 358,124.41 = 162,726.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,389.73/358,124.41 = 162,726.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,389.73x = 358,124.41 × 162,726.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,389.73x = 58,276,191,341.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,276,191,341.54/259,389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,666.54

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