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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,575.64, 362,361.59 and 160,599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,575.64, 362,361.59 and 160,599.27 is: 221,631.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,575.64 : 362,361.59 = 160,599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,575.64/362,361.59 = 160,599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,575.64x = 362,361.59 × 160,599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,575.64x = 58,195,007,988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,195,007,988.15/262,575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,631.40

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