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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,448.06, 363,567.14 and 161,453.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,448.06, 363,567.14 and 161,453.82 is: 222,811.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,448.06 : 363,567.14 = 161,453.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,448.06/363,567.14 = 161,453.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,448.06x = 363,567.14 × 161,453.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,448.06x = 58,699,302,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,699,302,772.21/263,448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,811.67

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