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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,633, 362,428.59 and 160,650.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,633, 362,428.59 and 160,650.97 is: 221,695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,633 : 362,428.59 = 160,650.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,633/362,428.59 = 160,650.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,633x = 362,428.59 × 160,650.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,633x = 58,224,504,539.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,224,504,539.23/262,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,695.31

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