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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,112.03, 358,979.22 and 163,331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,112.03, 358,979.22 and 163,331.82 is: 225,413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,112.03 : 358,979.22 = 163,331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,112.03/358,979.22 = 163,331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,112.03x = 358,979.22 × 163,331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,112.03x = 58,632,729,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,632,729,344.78/260,112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,413.37

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