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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,030.23, 361,614.71 and 160,039.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,030.23, 361,614.71 and 160,039.18 is: 220,862.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,030.23 : 361,614.71 = 160,039.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,030.23/361,614.71 = 160,039.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,030.23x = 361,614.71 × 160,039.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,030.23x = 57,872,522,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,872,522,516.45/262,030.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,862.01

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