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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,512.08, 359,411.16 and 158,495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,512.08, 359,411.16 and 158,495.76 is: 218,666.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,512.08 : 359,411.16 = 158,495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,512.08/359,411.16 = 158,495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,512.08x = 359,411.16 × 158,495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,512.08x = 56,965,144,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,965,144,956.68/260,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,666.04

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