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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,836.12, 362,693.39 and 160,819.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,836.12, 362,693.39 and 160,819.25 is: 221,918.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,836.12 : 362,693.39 = 160,819.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,836.12/362,693.39 = 160,819.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,836.12x = 362,693.39 × 160,819.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,836.12x = 58,328,079,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,328,079,062.39/262,836.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,918.05

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