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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,194.59, 361,856.28 and 160,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,194.59, 361,856.28 and 160,279.70 is: 221,202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,194.59 : 361,856.28 = 160,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,194.59/361,856.28 = 160,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,194.59x = 361,856.28 × 160,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,194.59x = 57,998,214,192.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,998,214,192.23/262,194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,202.94

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