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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,056.26, 362,931.98 and 160,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,056.26, 362,931.98 and 160,975.20 is: 222,093.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,056.26 : 362,931.98 = 160,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,056.26/362,931.98 = 160,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,056.26x = 362,931.98 × 160,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,056.26x = 58,423,048,066.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,423,048,066.90/263,056.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,093.36

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