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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,707.06, 362,469 and 160,695.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,707.06, 362,469 and 160,695.27 is: 221,718.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,707.06 : 362,469 = 160,695.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,707.06/362,469 = 160,695.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,707.06x = 362,469 × 160,695.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,707.06x = 58,247,053,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,247,053,821.63/262,707.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,718.65

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