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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,955.95, 360,294.62 and 162,988.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,955.95, 360,294.62 and 162,988.47 is: 225,033.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,955.95 : 360,294.62 = 162,988.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,955.95/360,294.62 = 162,988.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,955.95x = 360,294.62 × 162,988.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,955.95x = 58,723,868,048.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,723,868,048.09/260,955.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,033.65

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