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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,513.12, 363,609 and 160,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,513.12, 363,609 and 160,093.53 is: 220,905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,513.12 : 363,609 = 160,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,513.12/363,609 = 160,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,513.12x = 363,609 × 160,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,513.12x = 58,211,448,349.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,211,448,349.77/263,513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,905.32

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