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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,913.36, 361,430.88 and 160,109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,913.36, 361,430.88 and 160,109.32 is: 220,945.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,913.36 : 361,430.88 = 160,109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,913.36/361,430.88 = 160,109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,913.36x = 361,430.88 × 160,109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,913.36x = 57,868,452,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,868,452,423.80/261,913.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,945.02

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