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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,344.78, 362,055.60 and 160,389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,344.78, 362,055.60 and 160,389.54 is: 221,349.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,344.78 : 362,055.60 = 160,389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,344.78/362,055.60 = 160,389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,344.78x = 362,055.60 × 160,389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,344.78x = 58,069,931,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,069,931,138.42/262,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,349.67

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