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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,278.35, 363,325.89 and 161,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,278.35, 363,325.89 and 161,304 is: 222,600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,278.35 : 363,325.89 = 161,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,278.35/363,325.89 = 161,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,278.35x = 363,325.89 × 161,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,278.35x = 58,605,919,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,605,919,360.56/263,278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,600.60

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