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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,727.69, 362,497.48 and 160,715.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,727.69, 362,497.48 and 160,715.88 is: 221,747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,727.69 : 362,497.48 = 160,715.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,727.69/362,497.48 = 160,715.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,727.69x = 362,497.48 × 160,715.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,727.69x = 58,259,101,094.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,259,101,094.19/262,727.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,747.10

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