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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,466.27, 362,262.70 and 160,576.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,466.27, 362,262.70 and 160,576.67 is: 221,632.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,466.27 : 362,262.70 = 160,576.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,466.27/362,262.70 = 160,576.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,466.27x = 362,262.70 × 160,576.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,466.27x = 58,170,938,031.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,170,938,031.21/262,466.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,632.06

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