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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,775.82, 359,858.19 and 160,154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,775.82, 359,858.19 and 160,154.38 is: 221,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,775.82 : 359,858.19 = 160,154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,775.82/359,858.19 = 160,154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,775.82x = 359,858.19 × 160,154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,775.82x = 57,632,865,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,632,865,307.37/260,775.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,005.40

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