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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,575.30, 363,822.69 and 160,209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,575.30, 363,822.69 and 160,209.18 is: 221,142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,575.30 : 363,822.69 = 160,209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,575.30/363,822.69 = 160,209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,575.30x = 363,822.69 × 160,209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,575.30x = 58,287,734,830.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,287,734,830.29/263,575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,142.63

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