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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,465.27, 362,261.32 and 160,575.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,465.27, 362,261.32 and 160,575.67 is: 221,630.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,465.27 : 362,261.32 = 160,575.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,465.27/362,261.32 = 160,575.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,465.27x = 362,261.32 × 160,575.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,465.27x = 58,170,354,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,170,354,174.08/262,465.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,630.68

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