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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,414.94, 363,473.46 and 159,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,414.94, 363,473.46 and 159,995.34 is: 220,769.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,414.94 : 363,473.46 = 159,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,414.94/363,473.46 = 159,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,414.94x = 363,473.46 × 159,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,414.94x = 58,154,059,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,154,059,813.68/263,414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,769.79

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