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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,835.62, 358,563.20 and 163,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,835.62, 358,563.20 and 163,091.24 is: 225,059.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,835.62 : 358,563.20 = 163,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,835.62/358,563.20 = 163,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,835.62x = 358,563.20 × 163,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,835.62x = 58,478,516,906.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,478,516,906.37/259,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,059.66

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