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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,047.26, 362,919.57 and 160,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,047.26, 362,919.57 and 160,966.20 is: 222,080.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,047.26 : 362,919.57 = 160,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,047.26/362,919.57 = 160,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,047.26x = 362,919.57 × 160,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,047.26x = 58,417,784,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,417,784,088.53/263,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,080.95

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