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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,274.38, 363,171.02 and 161,349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,274.38, 363,171.02 and 161,349.24 is: 222,571.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,274.38 : 363,171.02 = 161,349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,274.38/363,171.02 = 161,349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,274.38x = 363,171.02 × 161,349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,274.38x = 58,597,367,260.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,597,367,260.28/263,274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,571.48

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