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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,809.95, 362,706.12 and 160,903.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,809.95, 362,706.12 and 160,903.94 is: 222,064.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,809.95 : 362,706.12 = 160,903.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,809.95/362,706.12 = 160,903.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,809.95x = 362,706.12 × 160,903.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,809.95x = 58,360,841,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,360,841,956.58/262,809.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,064.82

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