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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,396.13, 358,133.22 and 162,732.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,396.13, 358,133.22 and 162,732.48 is: 224,675.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,396.13 : 358,133.22 = 162,732.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,396.13/358,133.22 = 162,732.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,396.13x = 358,133.22 × 162,732.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,396.13x = 58,279,907,060.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,279,907,060.99/259,396.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,675.31

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