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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,193.53, 359,047.11 and 158,204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,193.53, 359,047.11 and 158,204.84 is: 218,310.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,193.53 : 359,047.11 = 158,204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,193.53/359,047.11 = 158,204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,193.53x = 359,047.11 × 158,204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,193.53x = 56,802,989,388.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,802,989,388.05/260,193.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,310.54

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