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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,390.73, 358,125.79 and 162,727.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,390.73, 358,125.79 and 162,727.11 is: 224,667.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,390.73 : 358,125.79 = 162,727.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,390.73/358,125.79 = 162,727.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,390.73x = 358,125.79 × 162,727.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,390.73x = 58,276,774,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,276,774,823.17/259,390.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,667.92

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