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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,597.32, 363,853.02 and 160,231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,597.32, 363,853.02 and 160,231.15 is: 221,172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,597.32 : 363,853.02 = 160,231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,597.32/363,853.02 = 160,231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,597.32x = 363,853.02 × 160,231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,597.32x = 58,300,587,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,300,587,825.57/263,597.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,172.92

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