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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,027.32, 362,999.82 and 161,052.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,027.32, 362,999.82 and 161,052.28 is: 222,265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,027.32 : 362,999.82 = 161,052.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,027.32/362,999.82 = 161,052.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,027.32x = 362,999.82 × 161,052.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,027.32x = 58,461,948,650.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,461,948,650.59/263,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,265.69

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