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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,046.58, 363,026.40 and 161,071.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,046.58, 363,026.40 and 161,071.54 is: 222,292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,046.58 : 363,026.40 = 161,071.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,046.58/363,026.40 = 161,071.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,046.58x = 363,026.40 × 161,071.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,046.58x = 58,473,221,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,473,221,308.66/263,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,292.27

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