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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,190.59, 361,850.76 and 160,275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,190.59, 361,850.76 and 160,275.70 is: 221,197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,190.59 : 361,850.76 = 160,275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,190.59/361,850.76 = 160,275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,190.59x = 361,850.76 × 160,275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,190.59x = 57,995,882,045.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,995,882,045.28/262,190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,197.42

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