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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,114.03, 358,981.98 and 163,333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,114.03, 358,981.98 and 163,333.82 is: 225,416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,114.03 : 358,981.98 = 163,333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,114.03/358,981.98 = 163,333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,114.03x = 358,981.98 × 163,333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,114.03x = 58,633,898,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,633,898,104.56/260,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,416.13

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