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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,863.96, 361,405.98 and 159,868.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,863.96, 361,405.98 and 159,868.04 is: 220,638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,863.96 : 361,405.98 = 159,868.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,863.96/361,405.98 = 159,868.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,863.96x = 361,405.98 × 159,868.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,863.96x = 57,777,265,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,777,265,666.88/261,863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,638.48

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