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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,055.26, 362,930.60 and 160,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,055.26, 362,930.60 and 160,974.20 is: 222,091.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,055.26 : 362,930.60 = 160,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,055.26/362,930.60 = 160,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,055.26x = 362,930.60 × 160,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,055.26x = 58,422,462,990.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,422,462,990.52/263,055.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,091.98

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