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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,074.62, 362,956.88 and 160,993.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,074.62, 362,956.88 and 160,993.62 is: 222,118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,074.62 : 362,956.88 = 160,993.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,074.62/362,956.88 = 160,993.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,074.62x = 362,956.88 × 160,993.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,074.62x = 58,433,742,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,433,742,015.11/263,074.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,118.51

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