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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,148.47, 359,062.76 and 158,152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,148.47, 359,062.76 and 158,152.31 is: 218,285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,148.47 : 359,062.76 = 158,152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,148.47/359,062.76 = 158,152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,148.47x = 359,062.76 × 158,152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,148.47x = 56,786,602,342.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,786,602,342.90/260,148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,285.36

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