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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,834.62, 358,561.82 and 163,090.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,834.62, 358,561.82 and 163,090.24 is: 225,058.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,834.62 : 358,561.82 = 163,090.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,834.62/358,561.82 = 163,090.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,834.62x = 358,561.82 × 163,090.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,834.62x = 58,477,933,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,477,933,278.64/259,834.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,058.28

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