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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,148.85, 361,804.25 and 160,233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,148.85, 361,804.25 and 160,233.03 is: 221,145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,148.85 : 361,804.25 = 160,233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,148.85/361,804.25 = 160,233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,148.85x = 361,804.25 × 160,233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,148.85x = 57,972,991,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,972,991,244.38/262,148.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,145.32

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