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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,367.68, 362,095.26 and 160,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,367.68, 362,095.26 and 160,452.76 is: 221,441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,367.68 : 362,095.26 = 160,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,367.68/362,095.26 = 160,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,367.68x = 362,095.26 × 160,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,367.68x = 58,099,183,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,099,183,849.92/262,367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,441.85

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