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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,493.36, 362,268.05 and 160,586.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,493.36, 362,268.05 and 160,586.70 is: 221,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,493.36 : 362,268.05 = 160,586.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,493.36/362,268.05 = 160,586.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,493.36x = 362,268.05 × 160,586.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,493.36x = 58,175,430,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,175,430,541.25/262,493.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,626.29

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