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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,063.76, 362,942.28 and 160,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,063.76, 362,942.28 and 160,982.70 is: 222,103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,063.76 : 362,942.28 = 160,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,063.76/362,942.28 = 160,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,063.76x = 362,942.28 × 160,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,063.76x = 58,427,428,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,427,428,178.56/263,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,103.68

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