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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,741.14, 362,609.53 and 160,833.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,741.14, 362,609.53 and 160,833.93 is: 221,967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,741.14 : 362,609.53 = 160,833.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,741.14/362,609.53 = 160,833.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,741.14x = 362,609.53 × 160,833.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,741.14x = 58,319,914,003.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,319,914,003.48/262,741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,967.20

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