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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,276.85, 363,323.82 and 161,302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,276.85, 363,323.82 and 161,302.51 is: 222,598.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,276.85 : 363,323.82 = 161,302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,276.85/363,323.82 = 161,302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,276.85x = 363,323.82 × 161,302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,276.85x = 58,605,042,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,605,042,670.47/263,276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,598.54

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