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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,776.41, 361,241.88 and 159,972.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,776.41, 361,241.88 and 159,972.27 is: 220,755.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,776.41 : 361,241.88 = 159,972.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,776.41/361,241.88 = 159,972.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,776.41x = 361,241.88 × 159,972.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,776.41x = 57,788,681,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,788,681,608.11/261,776.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,755.88

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