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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,710.16, 362,399.94 and 160,785.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,710.16, 362,399.94 and 160,785.02 is: 221,797.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,710.16 : 362,399.94 = 160,785.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,710.16/362,399.94 = 160,785.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,710.16x = 362,399.94 × 160,785.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,710.16x = 58,268,482,506.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,268,482,506.90/262,710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,797.60

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