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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,766.57, 359,845.41 and 160,145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,766.57, 359,845.41 and 160,145.13 is: 220,992.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,766.57 : 359,845.41 = 160,145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,766.57/359,845.41 = 160,145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,766.57x = 359,845.41 × 160,145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,766.57x = 57,627,489,964.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,627,489,964.35/260,766.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,992.63

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