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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,770.46, 359,919.38 and 158,829.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,770.46, 359,919.38 and 158,829.53 is: 219,218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,770.46 : 359,919.38 = 158,829.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,770.46/359,919.38 = 158,829.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,770.46x = 359,919.38 × 158,829.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,770.46x = 57,165,824,560.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,165,824,560.77/260,770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,218.95

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