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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,862.55, 358,600.11 and 163,118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,862.55, 358,600.11 and 163,118.58 is: 225,097.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,862.55 : 358,600.11 = 163,118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,862.55/358,600.11 = 163,118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,862.55x = 358,600.11 × 163,118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,862.55x = 58,494,340,731.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,494,340,731.04/259,862.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,097.23

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