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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,717.76, 359,585.28 and 165,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,717.76, 359,585.28 and 165,132 is: 227,752.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,717.76 : 359,585.28 = 165,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,717.76/359,585.28 = 165,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,717.76x = 359,585.28 × 165,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,717.76x = 59,379,036,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,379,036,456.96/260,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,752.17

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