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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,704.06, 362,464.88 and 160,692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,704.06, 362,464.88 and 160,692.26 is: 221,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,704.06 : 362,464.88 = 160,692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,704.06/362,464.88 = 160,692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,704.06x = 362,464.88 × 160,692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,704.06x = 58,245,298,122.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,245,298,122.04/262,704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,714.50

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