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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,053.26, 362,927.84 and 160,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,053.26, 362,927.84 and 160,972.20 is: 222,089.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,053.26 : 362,927.84 = 160,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,053.26/362,927.84 = 160,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,053.26x = 362,927.84 × 160,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,053.26x = 58,421,292,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,421,292,041.19/263,053.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,089.22

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