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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,937.81, 360,094.23 and 158,963.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,937.81, 360,094.23 and 158,963.27 is: 219,369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,937.81 : 360,094.23 = 158,963.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,937.81/360,094.23 = 158,963.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,937.81x = 360,094.23 × 158,963.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,937.81x = 57,241,754,508.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,241,754,508.46/260,937.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,369.34

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