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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,576.25, 363,754.67 and 162,993.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,576.25, 363,754.67 and 162,993.69 is: 224,943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,576.25 : 363,754.67 = 162,993.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,576.25/363,754.67 = 162,993.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,576.25x = 363,754.67 × 162,993.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,576.25x = 59,289,715,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,289,715,103.06/263,576.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,943.31

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