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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,528.51, 362,296.63 and 160,552.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,528.51, 362,296.63 and 160,552.11 is: 221,566.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,528.51 : 362,296.63 = 160,552.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,528.51/362,296.63 = 160,552.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,528.51x = 362,296.63 × 160,552.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,528.51x = 58,167,488,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,167,488,595.55/262,528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,566.37

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