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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,363.14, 363,377.70 and 159,994.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,363.14, 363,377.70 and 159,994.33 is: 220,753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,363.14 : 363,377.70 = 159,994.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,363.14/363,377.70 = 159,994.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,363.14x = 363,377.70 × 159,994.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,363.14x = 58,138,371,648.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,138,371,648.44/263,363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,753.64

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