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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,829.79, 362,718.51 and 160,823.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,829.79, 362,718.51 and 160,823.25 is: 221,944.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,829.79 : 362,718.51 = 160,823.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,829.79/362,718.51 = 160,823.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,829.79x = 362,718.51 × 160,823.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,829.79x = 58,333,569,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,333,569,613.36/262,829.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,944.28

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