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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,245.24, 359,118.48 and 158,256.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,245.24, 359,118.48 and 158,256.61 is: 218,381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,245.24 : 359,118.48 = 158,256.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,245.24/359,118.48 = 158,256.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,245.24x = 359,118.48 × 158,256.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,245.24x = 56,832,873,233.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,832,873,233.15/260,245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,381.99

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