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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,770.58, 359,850.92 and 160,149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,770.58, 359,850.92 and 160,149.14 is: 220,998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,770.58 : 359,850.92 = 160,149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,770.58/359,850.92 = 160,149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,770.58x = 359,850.92 × 160,149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,770.58x = 57,629,815,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,629,815,366.21/260,770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,998.15

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