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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,186.59, 361,845.24 and 160,271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,186.59, 361,845.24 and 160,271.71 is: 221,191.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,186.59 : 361,845.24 = 160,271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,186.59/361,845.24 = 160,271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,186.59x = 361,845.24 × 160,271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,186.59x = 57,993,555,370.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,993,555,370.16/262,186.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,191.92

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