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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,196.02, 363,246.37 and 161,227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,196.02, 363,246.37 and 161,227.14 is: 222,515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,196.02 : 363,246.37 = 161,227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,196.02/363,246.37 = 161,227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,196.02x = 363,246.37 × 161,227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,196.02x = 58,565,172,947.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,565,172,947.41/263,196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,515.42

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