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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,869.06, 358,636.41 and 164,340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,869.06, 358,636.41 and 164,340.90 is: 226,801.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,869.06 : 358,636.41 = 164,340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,869.06/358,636.41 = 164,340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,869.06x = 358,636.41 × 164,340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,869.06x = 58,938,630,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,938,630,392.17/259,869.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,801.26

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