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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,043.23, 358,725.17 and 164,605.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,043.23, 358,725.17 and 164,605.30 is: 227,070.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,043.23 : 358,725.17 = 164,605.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,043.23/358,725.17 = 164,605.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,043.23x = 358,725.17 × 164,605.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,043.23x = 59,048,063,740.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,048,063,740.10/260,043.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,070.18

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