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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,798.40, 362,674.96 and 160,791.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,798.40, 362,674.96 and 160,791.92 is: 221,900.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,798.40 : 362,674.96 = 160,791.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,798.40/362,674.96 = 160,791.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,798.40x = 362,674.96 × 160,791.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,798.40x = 58,315,203,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,315,203,154.32/262,798.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,900.91

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