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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,028.82, 363,001.89 and 161,053.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,028.82, 363,001.89 and 161,053.78 is: 222,267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,028.82 : 363,001.89 = 161,053.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,028.82/363,001.89 = 161,053.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,028.82x = 363,001.89 × 161,053.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,028.82x = 58,462,826,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,462,826,531.64/263,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,267.76

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