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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,244.45, 359,117.64 and 158,255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,244.45, 359,117.64 and 158,255.75 is: 218,380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,244.45 : 359,117.64 = 158,255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,244.45/359,117.64 = 158,255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,244.45x = 359,117.64 × 158,255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,244.45x = 56,832,429,660.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,832,429,660.84/260,244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,380.95

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