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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,192.59, 361,853.52 and 160,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,192.59, 361,853.52 and 160,277.70 is: 221,200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,192.59 : 361,853.52 = 160,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,192.59/361,853.52 = 160,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,192.59x = 361,853.52 × 160,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,192.59x = 57,997,049,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,997,049,922.50/262,192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,200.19

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