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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,393.97, 358,130.28 and 162,730.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,393.97, 358,130.28 and 162,730.36 is: 224,672.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,393.97 : 358,130.28 = 162,730.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,393.97/358,130.28 = 162,730.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,393.97x = 358,130.28 × 162,730.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,393.97x = 58,278,669,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,278,669,391.30/259,393.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,672.41

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