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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,525.28, 358,370.22 and 162,896.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,525.28, 358,370.22 and 162,896.64 is: 224,938.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,525.28 : 358,370.22 = 162,896.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,525.28/358,370.22 = 162,896.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,525.28x = 358,370.22 × 162,896.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,525.28x = 58,377,304,714.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,377,304,714.06/259,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,938.80

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