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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,161.93, 359,081.40 and 158,165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,161.93, 359,081.40 and 158,165.81 is: 218,304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,161.93 : 359,081.40 = 158,165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,161.93/359,081.40 = 158,165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,161.93x = 359,081.40 × 158,165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,161.93x = 56,794,402,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,794,402,651.04/260,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,304.05

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