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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,859.96, 361,400.46 and 159,864.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,859.96, 361,400.46 and 159,864.04 is: 220,632.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,859.96 : 361,400.46 = 159,864.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,859.96/361,400.46 = 159,864.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,859.96x = 361,400.46 × 159,864.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,859.96x = 57,774,937,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,774,937,593.46/261,859.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,632.96

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