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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,759.98, 362,616.04 and 160,783.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,759.98, 362,616.04 and 160,783.62 is: 221,885.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,759.98 : 362,616.04 = 160,783.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,759.98/362,616.04 = 160,783.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,759.98x = 362,616.04 × 160,783.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,759.98x = 58,302,718,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,302,718,422.43/262,759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,885.84

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