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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,354.65, 359,186.69 and 163,501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,354.65, 359,186.69 and 163,501.54 is: 225,567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,354.65 : 359,186.69 = 163,501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,354.65/359,186.69 = 163,501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,354.65x = 359,186.69 × 163,501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,354.65x = 58,727,576,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,727,576,962.50/260,354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,567.61

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