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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,055.12, 358,832.40 and 158,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,055.12, 358,832.40 and 158,063.04 is: 218,100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,055.12 : 358,832.40 = 158,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,055.12/358,832.40 = 158,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,055.12x = 358,832.40 × 158,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,055.12x = 56,718,139,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,718,139,994.50/260,055.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,100.45

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