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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,194.52, 363,244.30 and 161,225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,194.52, 363,244.30 and 161,225.64 is: 222,513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,194.52 : 363,244.30 = 161,225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,194.52/363,244.30 = 161,225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,194.52x = 363,244.30 × 161,225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,194.52x = 58,564,294,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,564,294,340.79/263,194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,513.35

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