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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,131.12, 361,730.34 and 160,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,131.12, 361,730.34 and 160,327.08 is: 221,244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,131.12 : 361,730.34 = 160,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,131.12/361,730.34 = 160,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,131.12x = 361,730.34 × 160,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,131.12x = 57,995,169,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,995,169,159.61/262,131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,244.88

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