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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,467.20, 363,591.81 and 160,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,467.20, 363,591.81 and 160,066.20 is: 220,895.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,467.20 : 363,591.81 = 160,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,467.20/363,591.81 = 160,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,467.20x = 363,591.81 × 160,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,467.20x = 58,198,760,741.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,198,760,741.29/263,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,895.66

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