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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,815.44, 359,912.64 and 160,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,815.44, 359,912.64 and 160,194 is: 221,059.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,815.44 : 359,912.64 = 160,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,815.44/359,912.64 = 160,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,815.44x = 359,912.64 × 160,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,815.44x = 57,655,845,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,655,845,452.16/260,815.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,059.94

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