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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,868.64, 358,608.60 and 163,124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,868.64, 358,608.60 and 163,124.52 is: 225,105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,868.64 : 358,608.60 = 163,124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,868.64/358,608.60 = 163,124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,868.64x = 358,608.60 × 163,124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,868.64x = 58,497,855,742.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,497,855,742.87/259,868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,105.48

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