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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,990.53, 362,841.46 and 160,909.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,990.53, 362,841.46 and 160,909.57 is: 222,002.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,990.53 : 362,841.46 = 160,909.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,990.53/362,841.46 = 160,909.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,990.53x = 362,841.46 × 160,909.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,990.53x = 58,384,661,492.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,384,661,492.56/262,990.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,002.91

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