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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,391.65, 359,378.79 and 164,907.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,391.65, 359,378.79 and 164,907.23 is: 227,596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,391.65 : 359,378.79 = 164,907.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,391.65/359,378.79 = 164,907.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,391.65x = 359,378.79 × 164,907.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,391.65x = 59,264,160,779.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,264,160,779.65/260,391.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,596.24

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