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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,775.57, 359,857.83 and 160,154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,775.57, 359,857.83 and 160,154.13 is: 221,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,775.57 : 359,857.83 = 160,154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,775.57/359,857.83 = 160,154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,775.57x = 359,857.83 × 160,154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,775.57x = 57,632,717,687.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,632,717,687.34/260,775.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,005.05

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