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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,173.37, 359,149.91 and 158,231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,173.37, 359,149.91 and 158,231.57 is: 218,426.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,173.37 : 359,149.91 = 158,231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,173.37/359,149.91 = 158,231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,173.37x = 359,149.91 × 158,231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,173.37x = 56,828,851,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828,851,537.75/260,173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,426.86

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