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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,060.08, 362,936.86 and 160,979.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,060.08, 362,936.86 and 160,979.12 is: 222,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,060.08 : 362,936.86 = 160,979.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,060.08/362,936.86 = 160,979.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,060.08x = 362,936.86 × 160,979.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,060.08x = 58,425,256,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,425,256,338.36/263,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,098.53

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