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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,481.56, 359,361.78 and 163,628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,481.56, 359,361.78 and 163,628.52 is: 225,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,481.56 : 359,361.78 = 163,628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,481.56/359,361.78 = 163,628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,481.56x = 359,361.78 × 163,628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,481.56x = 58,801,836,205.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,801,836,205.97/260,481.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,742.80

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