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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,131.23, 363,038.21 and 161,050.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,131.23, 363,038.21 and 161,050.27 is: 222,198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,131.23 : 363,038.21 = 161,050.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,131.23/363,038.21 = 161,050.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,131.23x = 363,038.21 × 161,050.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,131.23x = 58,467,402,409.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,467,402,409.56/263,131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,198.64

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