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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,153.44, 361,810.68 and 160,237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,153.44, 361,810.68 and 160,237.68 is: 221,151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,153.44 : 361,810.68 = 160,237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,153.44/361,810.68 = 160,237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,153.44x = 361,810.68 × 160,237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,153.44x = 57,975,703,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,975,703,962.42/262,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,151.80

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