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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,774.82, 359,856.81 and 160,153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,774.82, 359,856.81 and 160,153.38 is: 221,004.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,774.82 : 359,856.81 = 160,153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,774.82/359,856.81 = 160,153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,774.82x = 359,856.81 × 160,153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,774.82x = 57,632,284,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,632,284,437.52/260,774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,004.02

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