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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,288.01, 359,235.99 and 164,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,288.01, 359,235.99 and 164,803.59 is: 227,453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,288.01 : 359,235.99 = 164,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,288.01/359,235.99 = 164,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,288.01x = 359,235.99 × 164,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,288.01x = 59,203,380,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,203,380,809.20/260,288.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,453.35

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