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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,058.58, 363,043.06 and 161,083.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,058.58, 363,043.06 and 161,083.54 is: 222,308.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,058.58 : 363,043.06 = 161,083.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,058.58/363,043.06 = 161,083.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,058.58x = 363,043.06 × 161,083.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,058.58x = 58,480,261,277.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,480,261,277.23/263,058.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,308.89

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