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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,175.76, 359,153.24 and 158,233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,175.76, 359,153.24 and 158,233.94 is: 218,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,175.76 : 359,153.24 = 158,233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,175.76/359,153.24 = 158,233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,175.76x = 359,153.24 × 158,233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,175.76x = 56,830,232,228.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,830,232,228.97/260,175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,430.16

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