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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,956.23, 358,547.51 and 164,370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,956.23, 358,547.51 and 164,370.83 is: 226,710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,956.23 : 358,547.51 = 164,370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,956.23/358,547.51 = 164,370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,956.23x = 358,547.51 × 164,370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,956.23x = 58,934,750,431.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,934,750,431.32/259,956.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,710.29

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