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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,395.13, 358,131.84 and 162,731.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,395.13, 358,131.84 and 162,731.48 is: 224,673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,395.13 : 358,131.84 = 162,731.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,395.13/358,131.84 = 162,731.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,395.13x = 358,131.84 × 162,731.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,395.13x = 58,279,324,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,279,324,358.32/259,395.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,673.94

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