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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,783.84, 361,251.81 and 159,979.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,783.84, 361,251.81 and 159,979.53 is: 220,765.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,783.84 : 361,251.81 = 159,979.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,783.84/361,251.81 = 159,979.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,783.84x = 361,251.81 × 159,979.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,783.84x = 57,792,894,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,792,894,775.45/261,783.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,765.71

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