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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,987.63, 362,837.48 and 160,906.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,987.63, 362,837.48 and 160,906.67 is: 221,998.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,987.63 : 362,837.48 = 160,906.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,987.63/362,837.48 = 160,906.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,987.63x = 362,837.48 × 160,906.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,987.63x = 58,382,969,399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,382,969,399.91/262,987.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,998.92

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