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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,606.96, 362,423.46 and 160,678.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,606.96, 362,423.46 and 160,678.36 is: 221,751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,606.96 : 362,423.46 = 160,678.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,606.96/362,423.46 = 160,678.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,606.96x = 362,423.46 × 160,678.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,606.96x = 58,233,607,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,233,607,178.33/262,606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,751.96

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