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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,466.03, 359,498.96 and 158,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,466.03, 359,498.96 and 158,524.32 is: 218,797.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,466.03 : 359,498.96 = 158,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,466.03/359,498.96 = 158,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,466.03x = 359,498.96 × 158,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,466.03x = 56,989,329,324.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,989,329,324.67/260,466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,797.55

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