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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,368.66, 362,096.64 and 160,453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,368.66, 362,096.64 and 160,453.74 is: 221,443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,368.66 : 362,096.64 = 160,453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,368.66/362,096.64 = 160,453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,368.66x = 362,096.64 × 160,453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,368.66x = 58,099,760,129.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,099,760,129.43/262,368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,443.22

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