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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,615.53, 362,404.51 and 160,633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,615.53, 362,404.51 and 160,633.50 is: 221,671.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,615.53 : 362,404.51 = 160,633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,615.53/362,404.51 = 160,633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,615.53x = 362,404.51 × 160,633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,615.53x = 58,214,306,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,214,306,653.92/262,615.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,671.22

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