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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,594.82, 363,849.57 and 160,228.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,594.82, 363,849.57 and 160,228.65 is: 221,169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,594.82 : 363,849.57 = 160,228.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,594.82/363,849.57 = 160,228.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,594.82x = 363,849.57 × 160,228.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,594.82x = 58,299,125,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,299,125,404.18/263,594.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,169.47

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