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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,369.66, 362,098.02 and 160,454.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,369.66, 362,098.02 and 160,454.74 is: 221,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,369.66 : 362,098.02 = 160,454.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,369.66/362,098.02 = 160,454.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,369.66x = 362,098.02 × 160,454.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,369.66x = 58,100,343,653.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,100,343,653.61/262,369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,444.60

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