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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,968.60, 358,564.59 and 164,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,968.60, 358,564.59 and 164,383.20 is: 226,727.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,968.60 : 358,564.59 = 164,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,968.60/358,564.59 = 164,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,968.60x = 358,564.59 × 164,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,968.60x = 58,941,994,710.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,941,994,710.89/259,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,727.36

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