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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,409.68, 358,041 and 163,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,409.68, 358,041 and 163,855.60 is: 226,155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,409.68 : 358,041 = 163,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,409.68/358,041 = 163,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,409.68x = 358,041 × 163,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,409.68x = 58,667,022,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,667,022,879.60/259,409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,155.87

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