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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,053.47, 358,899.26 and 158,071.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,053.47, 358,899.26 and 158,071.23 is: 218,153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,053.47 : 358,899.26 = 158,071.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,053.47/358,899.26 = 158,071.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,053.47x = 358,899.26 × 158,071.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,053.47x = 56,731,646,683.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,731,646,683.93/260,053.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,153.78

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