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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,990.02, 362,840.77 and 160,909.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,990.02, 362,840.77 and 160,909.07 is: 222,002.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,990.02 : 362,840.77 = 160,909.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,990.02/362,840.77 = 160,909.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,990.02x = 362,840.77 × 160,909.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,990.02x = 58,384,369,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,384,369,245.72/262,990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,002.22

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