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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,907.76, 358,729.56 and 164,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,907.76, 358,729.56 and 164,541.60 is: 227,103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,907.76 : 358,729.56 = 164,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,907.76/358,729.56 = 164,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,907.76x = 358,729.56 × 164,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,907.76x = 59,025,935,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,025,935,769.70/259,907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,103.40

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