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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,026.80, 358,940.34 and 163,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,026.80, 358,940.34 and 163,204.80 is: 225,287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,026.80 : 358,940.34 = 163,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,026.80/358,940.34 = 163,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,026.80x = 358,940.34 × 163,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,026.80x = 58,580,786,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,580,786,401.63/260,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,287.49

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