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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,497.87, 362,274.27 and 160,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,497.87, 362,274.27 and 160,591.20 is: 221,632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,497.87 : 362,274.27 = 160,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,497.87/362,274.27 = 160,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,497.87x = 362,274.27 × 160,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,497.87x = 58,178,059,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,178,059,748.42/262,497.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,632.50

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