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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,028.28, 358,732.17 and 158,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,028.28, 358,732.17 and 158,037.30 is: 218,026.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,028.28 : 358,732.17 = 158,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,028.28/358,732.17 = 158,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,028.28x = 358,732.17 × 158,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,028.28x = 56,693,064,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,693,064,134.40/260,028.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,026.54

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