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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,062.08, 362,939.62 and 160,981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,062.08, 362,939.62 and 160,981.12 is: 222,101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,062.08 : 362,939.62 = 160,981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,062.08/362,939.62 = 160,981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,062.08x = 362,939.62 × 160,981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,062.08x = 58,426,426,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,426,426,519.97/263,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,101.29

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