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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,048.69, 358,892.66 and 158,066.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,048.69, 358,892.66 and 158,066.45 is: 218,147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,048.69 : 358,892.66 = 158,066.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,048.69/358,892.66 = 158,066.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,048.69x = 358,892.66 × 158,066.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,048.69x = 56,728,888,643.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,728,888,643.81/260,048.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,147.18

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