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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,483.20, 362,001.60 and 166,953.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,483.20, 362,001.60 and 166,953.60 is: 230,252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,483.20 : 362,001.60 = 166,953.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,483.20/362,001.60 = 166,953.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,483.20x = 362,001.60 × 166,953.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,483.20x = 60,437,470,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,437,470,325.76/262,483.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,252.72

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