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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,944.24, 361,486.32 and 158,577.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,944.24, 361,486.32 and 158,577.06 is: 218,838.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,944.24 : 361,486.32 = 158,577.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,944.24/361,486.32 = 158,577.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,944.24x = 361,486.32 × 158,577.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,944.24x = 57,323,437,855.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,323,437,855.82/261,944.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,838.32

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