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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,734.44, 362,506.79 and 160,722.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,734.44, 362,506.79 and 160,722.63 is: 221,756.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,734.44 : 362,506.79 = 160,722.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,734.44/362,506.79 = 160,722.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,734.44x = 362,506.79 × 160,722.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,734.44x = 58,263,045,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,263,045,083.46/262,734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,756.41

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