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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,177.92, 359,103.52 and 158,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,177.92, 359,103.52 and 158,181.84 is: 218,326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,177.92 : 359,103.52 = 158,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,177.92/359,103.52 = 158,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,177.92x = 359,103.52 × 158,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,177.92x = 56,803,655,544.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,803,655,544.08/260,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,326.20

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