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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,277.64, 363,175.50 and 161,352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,277.64, 363,175.50 and 161,352.49 is: 222,575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,277.64 : 363,175.50 = 161,352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,277.64/363,175.50 = 161,352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,277.64x = 363,175.50 × 161,352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,277.64x = 58,599,271,232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,599,271,232.00/263,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,575.95

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