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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,767.82, 359,847.15 and 160,146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,767.82, 359,847.15 and 160,146.38 is: 220,994.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,767.82 : 359,847.15 = 160,146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,767.82/359,847.15 = 160,146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,767.82x = 359,847.15 × 160,146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,767.82x = 57,628,218,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,628,218,425.82/260,767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,994.36

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