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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,149.35, 361,804.94 and 160,233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,149.35, 361,804.94 and 160,233.53 is: 221,146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,149.35 : 361,804.94 = 160,233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,149.35/361,804.94 = 160,233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,149.35x = 361,804.94 × 160,233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,149.35x = 57,973,280,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,973,280,097.45/262,149.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,146.00

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