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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,601.32, 363,858.54 and 160,235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,601.32, 363,858.54 and 160,235.16 is: 221,178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,601.32 : 363,858.54 = 160,235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,601.32/363,858.54 = 160,235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,601.32x = 363,858.54 × 160,235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,601.32x = 58,302,931,374.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,302,931,374.27/263,601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,178.45

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