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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,022.64, 362,859.72 and 161,009.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,022.64, 362,859.72 and 161,009.68 is: 222,125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,022.64 : 362,859.72 = 161,009.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,022.64/362,859.72 = 161,009.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,022.64x = 362,859.72 × 161,009.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,022.64x = 58,423,927,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,423,927,402.09/263,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,125.09

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