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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,045.26, 362,916.82 and 160,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,045.26, 362,916.82 and 160,964.20 is: 222,078.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,045.26 : 362,916.82 = 160,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,045.26/362,916.82 = 160,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,045.26x = 362,916.82 × 160,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,045.26x = 58,416,615,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,416,615,597.84/263,045.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,078.19

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