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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,410.24, 359,392.92 and 158,442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,410.24, 359,392.92 and 158,442.92 is: 218,667.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,410.24 : 359,392.92 = 158,442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,410.24/359,392.92 = 158,442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,410.24x = 359,392.92 × 158,442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,410.24x = 56,943,263,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,943,263,672.13/260,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,667.53

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