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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,145.29, 359,058.37 and 158,149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,145.29, 359,058.37 and 158,149.13 is: 218,280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,145.29 : 359,058.37 = 158,149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,145.29/359,058.37 = 158,149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,145.29x = 359,058.37 × 158,149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,145.29x = 56,784,766,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,784,766,940.58/260,145.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,280.98

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