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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,767.45, 361,229.06 and 159,963.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,767.45, 361,229.06 and 159,963.21 is: 220,743.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,767.45 : 361,229.06 = 159,963.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,767.45/361,229.06 = 159,963.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,767.45x = 361,229.06 × 159,963.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,767.45x = 57,783,359,183.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,783,359,183.07/261,767.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,743.11

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