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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,472.83, 363,599.57 and 160,071.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,472.83, 363,599.57 and 160,071.83 is: 220,903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,472.83 : 363,599.57 = 160,071.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,472.83/363,599.57 = 160,071.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,472.83x = 363,599.57 × 160,071.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,472.83x = 58,202,048,502.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,202,048,502.79/263,472.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,903.42

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