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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,605.96, 362,422.08 and 160,677.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,605.96, 362,422.08 and 160,677.36 is: 221,750.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,605.96 : 362,422.08 = 160,677.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,605.96/362,422.08 = 160,677.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,605.96x = 362,422.08 × 160,677.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,605.96x = 58,233,023,020.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,233,023,020.11/262,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,750.58

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