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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,023.64, 362,861.10 and 161,010.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,023.64, 362,861.10 and 161,010.68 is: 222,126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,023.64 : 362,861.10 = 161,010.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,023.64/362,861.10 = 161,010.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,023.64x = 362,861.10 × 161,010.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,023.64x = 58,424,512,456.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,424,512,456.55/263,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,126.47

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