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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,024.82, 362,996.37 and 161,049.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,024.82, 362,996.37 and 161,049.78 is: 222,262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,024.82 : 362,996.37 = 161,049.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,024.82/362,996.37 = 161,049.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,024.82x = 362,996.37 × 161,049.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,024.82x = 58,460,485,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,460,485,529.30/263,024.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,262.24

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