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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,767.32, 359,846.46 and 160,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,767.32, 359,846.46 and 160,145.88 is: 220,993.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,767.32 : 359,846.46 = 160,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,767.32/359,846.46 = 160,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,767.32x = 359,846.46 × 160,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,767.32x = 57,627,928,001.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,627,928,001.58/260,767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,993.67

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